Junior Operations Accountant

Operations Accountant

Full-Time | Permanent

Location: Toronto, ON

An established Canadian manufacturing company is seeking an Operations Accountant to join its Accounting team in Toronto.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or junior accounting professional looking to build their career within an established business and gain exposure to a broad range of accounting and operational finance functions.

Reporting directly to the Controller, the successful candidate will support month-end reporting, account reconciliations, inventory management, cost analysis and financial reporting. This role offers the opportunity to develop a well-rounded understanding of accounting within a manufacturing environment while working closely with an experienced finance team.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting, good Excel skills and excellent communication abilities. They will be analytical, detail-oriented and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in developing their accounting career over the longer term.

Previous manufacturing or cost accounting experience is not required. The company is open to recent graduates and candidates with some early-career accounting experience who demonstrate the right attitude, initiative and potential.

Why Join

• Join an established Canadian business with a long-standing presence in the manufacturing industry.
• Work closely with the Controller and gain exposure to a variety of accounting functions.
• Develop practical experience across month-end, financial reporting, inventory and cost accounting.
• Build a strong foundation in operational and management accounting.
• Gain exposure to how accounting supports manufacturing operations and business performance.
• Join a team that is interested in supporting the professional development and long-term growth of the successful candidate.
• An excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their accounting career.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Month-End Reporting

• Assist with month-end journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support the preparation and review of monthly gross margin reports.
• Assist with identifying and investigating significant financial variances.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial reports for management review.

Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis

• Assist with monitoring raw material and labour variances.
• Support the maintenance of standard costing information and approved cost updates.
• Track monthly purchase price variances and identify significant differences.
• Assist with annual standard cost updates.
• Help prepare reports to monitor costs, gross margins and operational performance.

Inventory Management & Reconciliation

• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Record inventory adjustments, scrap and warehouse transfers.
• Support the coordination of physical inventory counts.
• Reconcile inventory balances against physical counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Review inventory information and assist with identifying inactive materials and products.

Reporting & Operational Support

• Prepare and update established KPI reports relating to gross margin, cost control and operational efficiency.
• Assist with sales commission calculations and reporting.
• Maintain vendor and customer rebate schedules, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Maintain accounting procedures and documentation for internal controls and audit purposes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business to support accounting and reporting requirements.

What You Bring

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Recent graduate or approximately 0–2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Previous experience in an accounting assistant, junior accountant or similar position would be beneficial.
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• A positive, collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with different teams.
• A willingness to learn, take initiative and develop new skills.

Exposure to month-end processes, reconciliations, inventory, cost accounting or manufacturing environments would be considered an asset, but is not essential.

Career Opportunity

This position is particularly well suited to someone at the beginning of their accounting career who wants to gain broader experience and develop a strong foundation across multiple areas of finance.

Rather than being limited to transactional accounting, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to financial reporting, month-end processes, cost analysis, inventory and operational accounting.

The successful candidate will be someone who is curious, motivated and keen to take ownership of their development. The company is looking for someone with the potential to grow within the business and build a longer-term career.

Compensation

A base salary of $55,000–$65,000 CAD is being offered, depending on experience and qualifications.

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or junior accounting professional looking to join an established business, develop their technical skills and gain valuable hands-on experience within a supportive accounting environment.

Additional Information

AI: Artificial intelligence tools are used to help screen and assess applicants for this role.

Accessibility: Accommodations are available on request at any stage of the recruitment process.