Plant Accountant- Hamilton

Plant Accountant- Hamilton Our client is a respected manufacturing organization with a strong operational foundation and ambitious growth plans. They are seeking a hands-on leader who can contribute to continuous improvement, team development, and operational excellence. Position Type: Full-time, permanent, in office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM Location: Hamilton Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 per year (based on experience) Monthly & Yearly Reporting Process and maintain financial statements, including completion of monthly Financial Statement packages for ownership. Support the enhancement and continued development of financial statement presentation and analytical reporting to provide stronger operational and business insights. Maintain month-end/year-end paperwork and assist with inventory analysis as required. Complete monthly reconciliations of all accounts, including GL reconciliations as required. Maintain organized filing systems to support bookkeeping and financial records. Process Government remittances, including HST filings (monthly and quarterly). This role offers the opportunity to move beyond transactional accounting into more analytical, value-added financial responsibilities with increasing ownership and exposure. Working Capital Management Maintain daily bank reconciliations across 4 bank accounts (2 USD and 2 CDN). Ensure compliance with approved credit line limits and assist with managing company cash flow and working capital requirements. Coordinate payroll funding and other operational payments through AR settlements and banking activities. Assist in monitoring cash flow, payment timing, and overall working capital utilization to support operational decision-making. Any CAPEX payments to be drawn from approved CAPEX loans through banking partners. Print cheques from the ERP system and prepare wire/EFT templates on the bank portal for final approval by authorized signatories. Transfer funds between USD and CDN accounts as required. Oversight of Payroll Processing, Reconciliation & Compliance Reporting Provide oversight and review of bi-weekly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely completion (Ceridian experience is considered an asset). Support payroll reconciliations, government remittances, WSIB reporting, pension contributions, and benefits administration. Skills and Experience Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 3- 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to move beyond data entry into financial review, reporting, and operational insight. Strong Excel skills, including SUMIFS, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables (Power Query is an asset). High degree of accuracy, ownership, and attention to detail. Curious and proactive mindset with a desire to continuously improve processes and reporting capabilities. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ocqgn