General Accountant (Toronto)

Company Name: Merrithew International Job Title: General Accountant Reports to: Senior Finance Manager Category: Full time, Hybrid– Permanent (Days in office- 3 days mandatory (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) and could be up to 4- 5 days as required by the business) Position Location: Scarborough Ontario, Tapscott OfficeOpportunity: This is a new role in the organization Compensation: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 About Merrithew

Merrithew® is the global leader in mind-body education and equipment. Founded in 1988, the company has trained more than 80,000 instructors and partners worldwide, developed six innovative education programs— STOTT PILATES®, ZENGA®, Total Barre®, Halo® Training, Merrithew Fascial Movement and CORE™Athletic Conditioning&Performance Training™— and has produced an extensive line of professional and at-home equipment and accessories for personal and professional use. Join Merrithew in its mission to inspire people worldwide to lead healthier lives through premium education programs and cutting‑edge equipment. With a focus on world‑class education and industry‑leading equipment, Merrithew is dedicated to promoting optimal fitness and wellness for all.Our Core Values

Community– Culture of belonging, encourage connections and engagement Passion – Be present, enthusiastic, energetic, committed to purpose, inspiring Boldness – Act with courage, change the norm, never settle for “just ok” Customer‑Centric – Our Vision is fulfilled through our Trainers, Partners and end‑customers.Accountability– Act like owners, own the results Innovation – Delivering the best, highest‑quality products, programs and services Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled General Accountant with strong technical accounting expertise and a proven track record of owning the integrity of the general ledger. This role is critical to ensuring accurate financial reporting, disciplined close processes, and robust balance sheet control, including indirect tax and credit card oversight.Key Responsibilities

Own the end‑to‑end general ledger, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper classification Prepare journal entries (accruals, provisions, reclasses, intercompany) Ensure all transactions comply with ASPE Drive the month‑end close process with tight timelines Ensure completeness of entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and credit card transactionsIdentify and resolve close issues proactively Continuously improve close efficiency Own all balance sheet reconciliations, including:

Credit card clearing accounts Indirect tax accounts (HST/VAT receivable and payable) Accruals and prepayments

Ensure reconciliations are complete, accurate, and fully supported Investigate and resolve aged or unreconciled items Reconcile corporate credit card statements to expense reports and GL postings Ensure timely and accurate recording of expenses Monitor and clear credit card suspense/clearing accountsReview employee expenses for policy compliance and proper documentation Investigate missing receipts, duplicate charges, and unauthorized transactions Calculate and review HST/VAT on sales and purchases to ensure accurate application Ensure correct tax coding in ERP systems Prepare and reconcile HST/VAT returns, including:

Output tax (collected) Input tax credits (recoverable)

Monitor and reconcile HST/VAT GL accounts (payable/receivable) Identify and resolve discrepancies between GL and tax filings Support compliance with Canadian HST/GST and international VAT requirements Assist with audits related to indirect taxes Apply correct accounting treatment for:

Expense recognition and cut‑off Accruals and provisions

Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements Maintain audit‑ready documentation Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations Handle FX revaluations and foreign currency transactions Support multi‑entity and cross‑border environments Exposure to withholding tax and international tax compliance is a plusDaily importing of transactions from Education Management System and reviewing data integrity Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance 5+ years in General Ledger / financial accounting roles CPA (preferred or in progress) Strong experience with month‑end close and reconciliations Technical Skills

ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage, Oracle, Dynamics) Expense tools (Concur, Expensify) Advanced Excel Core Competencies

High attention to detail Strong analytical and investigative mindset Ownership and accountability Ability to enforce financial controls Merrithew may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human review. All final hiring decisions are made by Merrithew’s recruitment team.Merrithew is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Merrithew is committed to providing a barrier‑free access workplace. If you need accommodation at any stage of your application, or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us "".Merrithew is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our organization respects and follows the letter and spirit of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other code grounds.

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