General Accountant
Shelburne, ON (Hybrid – Tuesdays & Thursdays in Office)
$70,000 - $75,000 per year
Ice River Sustainable Solutions is growing, and we're looking for a detail-oriented and motivated General Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting into Finance leadership, this role will support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close activities, reconciliations, government remittances, and financial reporting support across multiple business entities. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, thrives on accuracy, and is looking to continue building their career within a growing Canadian organization.
What You'll Be Doing
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, including schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Complete account reconciliations and maintain accurate working papers across multiple companies and programs.
- Prepare and support government remittances including GST/HST, QST, sales tax, recycling remittances, and other required filings.
- Assist with government reporting requirements and surveys.
- Record daily banking transactions and support bank reconciliations.
- Provide backup support for banking and other routine finance functions.
- Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, including invoice review, coding, billing support, collections, and account follow-up.
- Review general ledger activity and investigate discrepancies or unusual transactions.
- Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Support internal and external audit requests through schedule preparation and document gathering.
- Assist with financial reporting and analysis as required.
- Collaborate with departments across the organization to ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within accounting processes and internal controls.
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as required.
What We're Looking For
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing, multi-entity, or fast-paced business environment.
- Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, working papers, government remittances, and AP/AR support.
- CPA enrollment or active pursuit of a CPA designation is considered an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion.
Why Join Ice River Sustainable Solutions?
- Competitive salary of $70,000 - $75,000
- Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Opportunity to work for a growing, family-owned Canadian organization
- Exposure to a diverse and complex multi-company environment
- Career development opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization
- Collaborative and supportive Finance team
- Meaningful work that contributes to sustainability and innovation
If you're an organized accounting professional looking to grow your career with a company that values continuous improvement, teamwork, and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
