Tayco is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-orientated Accountant to join our growing and dynamic Finance Team at Tayco. Tayco is a modern office furniture manufacturer located in Etobicoke, ON driven by a desire to consistently exceed client expectations. This role will foster a culture that embodies our core values: ownership, progressiveness, efficiency, and an enjoyable experience.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the finance team with planning, controlling, reporting and measuring the assets of Tayco, as well as producing and analyzing financial information critical to business interests. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing insights into financial performance. The Accountant will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our financial data and supporting strategic decision-making.

The Accountant will have the opportunity to work with Tayco's motivated and engaging team, enjoy Tayco's fantastic culture which has won us our Great Place to Work certification, as well as be an important part of our exciting growth plans.

Responsibilities

• Present reports to management regarding accounting data to enable knowledge-based decision making and forecasts.
• Analytical review of the reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, including the reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger
• Monthly variance analysis from budget
• Preparation of quarterly financial statements and analysis for management team
• In conjunction with Director of Finance, coordinate and oversee the preparation of year-end audit working papers including assets, liabilities, revenues and expenditures
• Preparation of year-end comparative financial statements and supporting schedules
• Work closely with the external audit team ensuring all necessary critical information is available to them
• Preparation of monthly financial statements and distribution of accurate and reliable financial reports
• Oversee the accounts receivable, cash receipts and accounts payable functions
• Monitoring cash requirements daily and producing monthly cash forecasts
• Coach the accounting technician, including review and approval of work assignments and training requirements of the team including completion of regular performance review
• Other duties as requested by the Director of Finance
• Collection and analysis of historical data to be used in the budget process
• Prepare financial statements, reports and records through collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information
• Maintain financial security by researching and reconciling discrepancies; auditing and verifying documents; following internal controls; completing data backups
• Monitor reserve accounts and investments, and review bank statements
• Stay current with all regulations, practices, tax laws, reporting requirements and industry trends
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

To be able to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in accounting required
• Knowledge of accepted accounting rules, practices, tax laws, and reporting requirements
• Computer literate, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail. Ability to adapt to and learn new software
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Attention to detail in all areas of work

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• 3 weeks of vacation

• Active Social Committee with wonderful company culture
• Great people to work with!

Tayco endeavors to fill positions with the best available candidates who have the appropriate combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Tayco is committed to equity and values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of a visible minority.

At Tayco, we are embracing innovative technologies, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to pre-screen applicants to enhance our recruitment process. AI-driven tools help us streamline candidate sourcing, improve the quality of our hiring decisions, and ensure a more efficient and personalized experience for both candidates and hiring teams.