Senior Accountant

Since 1+45, A.J. Braun has custom-fabricated and supplied quality highway products and provided installation services for projects across Canada, from roads to bridges and railway systems across the country. From our modest beginning, supplying steel products to local residential builders, A.J. Braun Mfg. Limited has evolved to become a leading supplier of high-quality fabricated steel and in-stock steel products for building contractors across the country.

Job Summary

Reporting to the VP of Finance, the accountant will be responsible for a variety of financial tasks crucial to the success of our business including the administration of accounting systems such as general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and monthly financial statements.

Job Requirements

Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files and reconciling accounts.

Responsible for accounts receivable ledger and accounts payable ledger entries/collections.

Responsible for inputting general journal entries.

Prepare and examine financial statements and records to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Collect and Remit HST returns and keeps up to date with current tax legislation.

Assess internal procedures and recommend improvements as needed.

Maintain employee personnel records.

Prepare and maintain labor report entry as required.

Collect and analyze information for bank reconciliation.

Other Job Duties

Perform receptionist duties as required.

Prepare order entries, shipping and receiving documents.

Assist with year end and other areas of finance as required.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Post-secondary education n accounting, finance, or related field of study.

Minimum 1+ years of related job experience.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with the aptitude to learn new software quickly.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and MS Outlook.

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines with competing and shifting priorities.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of company financial information.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

A.J. Braun encompasses a diverse collection of successful businesses, but our spirit isn’t found in the diversity of our portfolio; it’s found in the diversity of our people. At A.J. Braun, we believe that our greatest opportunity for continued success is fostered in the belief that every voice matters. Each one of us has a unique story and we promise to do our part to ensure that those stories are heard, seen, acknowledged, and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

A.J. Braun is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in an effective and timely manner in accordance with the applicable standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and any other applicable legislation. We foster an inclusive organizational culture as an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Bonus pay

Benefits:

Dental care

Extended health care

RRSP match

Vision care

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Kitchener, ON N2C 2E2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

related job: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person