Makita is a leading international brand that produces cordless and electrical power tools. Our focus is Customer First – a simple concept and we get it. We design and develop our tools with the user in mind, answering a simple question: How do we make the job easier and more efficient for the customer?
How Makita supports our team members:
- Competitive salary and incentive program.
- Company paid benefits (medical/dental/vision/employee assistance plan).
- RSP Plan.
- Work life balance with paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave & personal days.
- Opportunities for career growth and an Education Reimbursement Program.
What will you do?
The Junior Accountant will work with our team on month end and year end reporting and audits. They will also support the other functional areas within the team.
What will you work on?
- Assistance with the preparation of month end and year end financial reporting.
- Data entry support as needed for AP/AR and journal entries.
- Preparation of bank deposits.
- Audit of travel expenses and cheque runs.
- A/R reporting and deduction assistance.
- GL account reconciliation and analysis.
- Mailing and filing of cheques, invoices and statements as required.
- Maintenance of Excel spreadsheets.
- Contact customer and vendors when necessary.
- Assist with manual invoicing as required.
- Retrieve records as required for management and audit purposes.
- Assist with conversion to paperless environment.
- Adhoc projects.
- Liaise with other finance staff and company staff..
To be successful you will have:
- Diploma or Degree in Business or Accounting
- 3 + years experience working in accounting or finance department
What you bring to the team:
- Superior organization skills with ability to plan workload and multitask to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills are preferred for maintaining complex worksheets.
- Proficiency with MS-Office programs (Access, Word and Outlook), knowledge of BPCS/AS400 based software would be a asset.
- Fluent in English, strong communication skills, (verbal and written) and professional demeanor.
- Excellent analysis and problem solving skills
- Self starter with good learning ability who would work well independently and in a team environment.
- Adaptable to change and to manage in a fast paced environment.
About Us:
We have been in Canada for almost 50 years employing hundreds of people. The Head Office is in Whitby, Ontario; we operate 2 warehouse/ distribution centres in Ontario and British Columbia, and we have 13 factory service centres strategically located across the country. We are proud of our achievements, excited for the future and energized for our continued growth.
Interested in joining our team?
We thank all those who apply for employment opportunities with Makita, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Makita Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workplace. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Human Rights Code and Accessibility Legislation. Accommodations will be provided to individuals, upon request. If selected to participate in the recruitment process and you require accommodations, please advise Human Resources
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Whitby, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
