Join Swish as an Accounting Manager
About Swish:
Swish is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company that has been operating since 1956. From coast to coast, we help communities feel confident that the spaces where they work and live are clean, safe, and hygienic. We are Canada’s source for high-quality cleaning supplies and equipment, offering professional-grade, environmentally responsible solutions tailored to our customers’ needs. Our product and service categories include: Hand Hygiene, Surface Disinfecting, Kitchen, Laundry & Warewash, Floor Care & Matting, Cleaning Tools & Powered Equipment, Safety, PPE, and more. At Swish, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role:
The Accounting Manager is a hands-on accounting leader responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, full-cycle accounting activities, and oversight of key accounting processes across the company and its related entities.
This role combines day-to-day accounting responsibilities with team leadership and will oversee areas including accounts payable, cash receipts, general accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end reporting. The Accounting Manager will work closely with other members of the Finance team to maintain strong financial controls, support business operations, and continuously improve accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Perform and manage hands-on accounting activities for the company and assigned subsidiaries or related entities.
- Manage and actively participate in the monthly and year-end close processes.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and management reporting.
- Perform full-cycle accounting responsibilities, including general ledger accounting, bank reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, intercompany transactions, and other account reconciliations.
- Prepare accounting estimates, accruals, and general ledger adjustments.
- Manage daily and monthly cash reporting and related banking activities.
- Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Coordinate and support external audits and year-end activities, by preparing financial reports and year-end working papers.
- Ensure timely government remittances and other compliance requirements.
- Prepare financial analysis and ad-hoc reporting as required.
Team Leadership & Accounting Operations
- Directly supervise the Accounts Payable Clerks and Finance Assistants, providing day-to-day direction, coaching, training, and performance support.
- Assign and prioritize team workloads to ensure accounting deadlines and service expectations are met.
- Review the work of accounting staff and provide guidance on transactions, reconciliations, and accounting issues.
- Oversee accounts payable, cash receipts, cash applications, expense reimbursements, credit card administration, and other transactional accounting processes.
- Support the development of team members and cross-training within the Finance department.
- Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, internal controls, systems, and workflows.
- Coordinate HQ main phone line coverage across designated staff to help ensure incoming calls are answered promptly and professionally.
What You Bring:
Experience & Skills:
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or related finance experience.
- Strong full-cycle accounting experience, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and analyzing financial statements and interpreting financial information.
- Experience with month-end and year-end close processes and external audits.
- Previous experience supervising, coaching, or providing functional leadership to accounting staff is preferred.
- Experience with multi-entity, subsidiary, manufacturing, distribution, or similarly complex business environments is considered an asset.
- Strong proficiency with computerized accounting or ERP systems and Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets.
- Experience building and maintaining reports in BI software would be considered an asset.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- High degree of accuracy, professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Education:
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CPA designation, or progress toward a CPA designation, is preferred.
Job Details & What We Offer
A people-first company
- Membership in the Swish family — we treat our employees with integrity and have since 1956
The role
- Location: On-Site - Peterborough, Ontario
- Salary Range: $80,000 to $100,000 (compensation within the range dependent on CPA designation status)
- Variable compensation: Annual performance bonus eligibility
- Vacation: Starting at 3 weeks
Benefits from Day 1
- Company-paid Extended Health & Dental Care
- Company contributions to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Extras that matter
- Rewards & Recognition program that celebrates great work and meaningful contributions
- Access to hundreds of employee discounts across home, wellness, travel, fashion, and more
- Unlimited training and development with an industry-leading brand to help you grow your career
Role Information:
Newly created role that evolved from an existing vacancy
Equal Opportunity
Swish is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with excellent opportunities for professional development and advancement within a growing Canadian organization.
Accessibility & Accommodation
Swish is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment and workplace experience in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation across Canada. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants requiring accommodation may contact Human Resources at any stage.
Pre-Employment Screening
Swish is committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to complete background screening, including criminal record checks where permitted by law and where relevant to the position, or where required by client sites. For roles involving the operation of a company motor vehicle, a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driver’s abstract will also be required.
AI Disclosure
Swish uses artificial intelligence technology to assist in the initial screening and assessment of applications. AI is used only as a support tool; no hiring decisions are made solely by automated systems. All final hiring decisions are made by a human. We are committed to a hiring process that maintains the highest integrity and prioritizes a fair, positive experience for every candidate.
