About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Supervisor to oversee our core financial functions, including G/L Maintenance, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, and Credit. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will lead a dedicated team of two to ensure accurate postings to the General Ledger and seamless financial operations.
This role is ideal for someone with 5+ years of experience who wants to lead a small team and own the general ledger, but who is also perfectly content rolling up their sleeves to handle data entry, spreadsheets, and basic office administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Oversight: Supervise and guide the accounting team; provide operational direction, monitor credit/collection statuses, and provide feedback for annual performance reviews.
- Daily Financial Controls: Review and approve A/P vouchers, cheque/EFT runs, wire transfers, and daily bank reports. Monitor account balances and correct G/L entry errors.
- Month-End & Compliance: Execute month-end closing procedures, balance sales/AR, and prepare balanced General Ledgers. Complete monthly bank reconciliations and file government remittances (GST/HST, WSIB, Withholding Tax, and corporate tax instalments).
- Financial Reporting & Collaboration: Co-prepare monthly financial statements with the CFO. Assist with annual budgets, year-end review engagements, and the company's Annual Report.
- Operational Continuity: Act as a critical backup for the A/P and A/R roles during absences. Handle ad-hoc administrative facilities coordination (broker insurance certificates, vendor rebate agreements, office asset upkeep).
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Graduate of a minimum 3-year College Business and Accounting program.
- Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of related corporate accounting experience, with demonstrated capability in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data modeling, reconciliations) and MS Word. Strong familiarity with specialized accounting databases and computer systems.
- Work Management: Exceptional ability to independently assess heavy workloads, prioritize tight deadlines, and work effectively under pressure during seasonal peak periods (e.g., year-end, audits).
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to cooperate closely with Administration, Marketing, Sales Reps, and corporate banking partners.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities to work directly with executive leadership (CFO).
- A supportive, professional, and collaborative office environment.
About Us
Since 1949, Custom Leather Canada Limited has been crafting premium leather accessories with pride in Kitchener, Ontario. As one of Canada's oldest and largest leather manufacturers, we've spent over seven decades perfecting our craft, combining traditional techniques with modern innovation to create products that stand the test of time.
What began as a small leather workshop in 1949 has grown into a 70,000 square-foot manufacturing facility—a testament to our commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and Canadian manufacturing. Every belt, accessory, and leather good that leaves our facility carries with it 77 years of expertise, attention to detail, and the pride.
We wholesale and manufacture goods under a number of trusted product lines. Our main business involves the manufacture and import of men's and women's belts, which we ship to customers throughout Canada and the United States. Our belts are sold under our own brands, our customers' private labels, as well as Silver Jeans Co, Bosca, Vince Camuto, and other licensed brands.
Our customers include all avenues of retail, including major department stores, specialty stores, as well as independent men's and ladies wear stores. We also manufacture and distribute a wide variety of small leather goods and accessories.
How to Apply
Please apply online. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Custom Leather is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: $38.00-$42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kitchener, ON N2B 3X9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please provide your desired compensation range.
Education:
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
