Accountant

Accountant - Position Overview

Glen Group is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support day-to-day accounting and financial operations. The successful candidate will manage accounting records, AR/AP, payroll support, reconciliations, financial reporting, and applicable Canadian tax and payroll compliance requirements for our Mohali Office.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the full Accounts Receivable (AR) cycle, including invoicing, collections, cash application, and customer reconciliations.

2. Process Accounts Payable (AP), including invoice verification, purchase order matching, approvals, and vendor payments.

3. Perform monthly bank, general ledger, and intercompany reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

4. Process payroll for unionized employees, including wage scales, overtime, shift premiums, statutory holiday pay, vacation pay, union dues, and benefit deductions.

5. Maintain payroll records and support federal and provincial payroll compliance, source deductions, tax remittances, and ROE requirements.

6. Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger records.

7. Prepare GST/HST, payroll remittances, and other statutory reports as required.

8. Investigate and resolve payroll, vendor, customer, and bank reconciliation discrepancies.

9. Prepare financial reports and analysis to support management decision-making.

10. Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

11. Support internal and external audits by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation.

12. Maintain accurate and confidential financial and payroll records.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Experience with payroll processing, preferably for a unionized workforce.
• Strong understanding of bank, general ledger, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Experience with month-end and year-end closing.
• Knowledge of GST/HST, payroll remittances, and Canadian statutory reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and related functions.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and payroll information.

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce (B.Com.), or a related field.

A Diploma in Accounting or Business Administration may be considered with relevant experience.

Experience

Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a Canadian accounting or business environment.

Professional Qualifications

CPA designation is preferred.

CPA candidate or enrollment in the CPA program is considered an asset.

Preferred Experience

• Canadian federal and provincial payroll requirements.
• Unionized payroll and collective bargaining provisions.
• GST/HST filings and payroll remittances.
• Audit support and financial reporting.