Senior General Accountant

Active Dynamics Group is a results driven, global leader in Emissions Control, Sound, Power, Thermal and Fluid Dynamics. Our innovative products influence everyday life, everywhere around the world. Through our technology, we enable clean, comfortable, secure and optimum operation of vehicles and equipment used at work and at play.

Active Dynamics Group is committed to serving the original equipment marketplace, providing quality products, value-added services, and a customer experience that is second to none. With more than 1000 associates worldwide, many of whom have been with our company for over 30 years. Our global footprint ensures we can execute through state-of-the-art processes within North America, Europe, and South and East Asia.  

Active Dynamics Group is seeking an experienced and driven Senior General Accountant to join our successful Toronto team immediately. We are looking for a seasoned professional with strong technical accounting skills, hands-on accounts receivable and accounts payable expertise, and the ability to take ownership of the full month-end close. 

Position Overview:  

The Senior General Accountant is responsible for leading the month-end close process, overseeing the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, and supporting key activities such as closing the books, preparation of journal entries, continuity schedules, variance analysis, and working on ad hoc projects.      

This position will report to the Controller. 

What you will be doing: 

• Assist the Accounting Manager with monthly financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for Senior Management; budget vs. actual comparison.
• Prepare month-end journal entries, recurring entries, adjustments related to FX and interdivisional cost allocations. 
• Assist with monthly inventory reconciliation; reviewing PPV, labor material and overhead variance.
• Lead the month-end close process and coordinate close timelines with the AP, AR, and accounting team. 
• Perform Balance Sheet (BS) reconciliations including intercompany account reconciliations on a monthly basis. 
• Maintain Fixed Assets (FA) Continuity Schedules on a monthly basis/backup documentation. 
• Ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and audit trail of all sub-ledger transactions.
• Assist with full-cycle accounts payable process, including review of vendor invoices, three-way matching (PO, receiving, invoice), approvals, and weekly payment runs. 
• Reconcile the AP sub-ledger to the general ledger monthly, review AP aging, and prepare month-end AP accruals and cut-off. 
• Resolve vendor discrepancies, perform vendor statement reconciliations, and maintain vendor master data controls. 
• Assist with full-cycle accounts receivable processes, including customer invoicing, cash application, and credit and collections follow-up. 
• Reconcile the AR sub-ledger to the general ledger monthly, review AR aging, and assess the allowance for doubtful accounts. 
• Provide guidance, review, and training to AP/AR staff, and serve as backup for AP/AR functions. 
• Perform all monthly lease accounting-related activities. 
• Maintain prepaid schedule and setup recurring journal entries. 
• Prepare audit files/schedules for external auditors. 
• Assist with the Y/E inventory counts and related reconciliations.
• Comply with all queries related to accounting during the on-site audit.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

What you bring along: 

• University or College education in Finance or Accounting 

• At least 7 years of progressive general accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years in a senior or lead role 

• Proven hands-on experience managing full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable, including sub-ledger reconciliations, accruals, and month-end cut-off 

• Experience with credit and collections, cash application, and vendor management 

• Experience reviewing the work of, and mentoring, junior accounting staff 

• Experience in a manufacturing environment dealing with cost analysis and cost control 

• Strong ERP knowledge with previous experience (SYSPRO and SQL are assets) 

• CPA designation (CA, CMA, or CGA) preferred 

• Strong cost accounting experience, proficient at cost analysis and variance analysis 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word is required 

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and multitask 

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities 

• Ability to work under pressure        

Salary: $75,000 -$85,000 CAD

Other details: 

As a global, multicultural company, our strength is the diversity of our people. Our culture embraces employees with care for their well-being, the flexibility to live their lives, and support to grow in their careers. At Active Dynamics Group, we are proud to provide a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds and values. 

We offer several benefits including: 

• Competitive compensation and vacation packages based on current industry norms 

• Group health benefits 

• RRSP matching 

• Advancement opportunities and lateral movement based on personal interest and qualification 

Contact: 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To be considered, candidates must be able eligible to work in Canada. 

If you are interested in applying, please send us your resume demonstrating your qualifications, skills, and experience. 

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Active is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural or national background, marital status, disability status, and any other basis protected by Ontario law. 

Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Active Exhaust provides accommodation support throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.