Shah Trading Company
Full-Cycle Accountant – Finance Team
Location: Scarborough, ON (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000 per year (based on experience, qualifications, and skill level)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
As a leading processor, packager, and distributor of high-quality foods — ranging from rice and pulses to spices, nuts, and canned foods — we continue to expand our presence across North America. With four plants in Ontario and Quebec, our ongoing investments in people, systems, and infrastructure are building a strong foundation for the future. We value integrity, accuracy, and collaboration, fostering a workplace where ideas are welcomed and results are recognised.
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This hands-on role is perfect for a detail-oriented accountant who thrives on managing accounting operations, preparing reports, and supporting financial processes while contributing to a collaborative and growing team.
1. Position OverviewThe Senior Accountant will support the Finance Director in stabilizing the finance function and restoring the month-end close process. This position requires a hands-on accounting professional capable of working through historical transactions, reconciling accounts, and strengthening financial processes.
2. Purpose of the RoleThe immediate focus of this role will be to:
- Complete bank reconciliations
- Build key balance sheet schedules
- Support restoration of monthly financial reporting
- Support ongoing financial reporting and month-end close activities.
3. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Transaction Processing- Work with the external accounting firm to accelerate transaction posting
- Post outstanding vendor invoices, payments, and receipts
- Review historical transactions to ensure accurate classification
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records
B. Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliations- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve differences
- Reconcile key balance sheet accounts and prepare schedules including Prepaid expenses, Accruals, Loan balances and interest calculations, Fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
C. Month-End Close Support- Assist the Finance Director in restoring the month-end close process
- Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation
- Ensure reconciliations are completed and documented
- Support the preparation of monthly financial reports
D. Process Improvement & Controls- Identify gaps in accounting processes
- Improve documentation and accounting workflows
- Support implementation of stronger financial controls
Qualifications & Skills- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA candidates are preferred
- 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong experience with reconciliations and month-end close
- Experience dealing with historical clean-ups or accounting backlog preferred
- Experience with ERP systems (Business Central)
- Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts) and data analysis.
- Experience with Power BI is an asset.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Detail-oriented, organised, and capable of working independently.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Process-driven mindset with a willingness to learn and improve.
Why Join Us- We offer a competitive salary to recognize your skills and contributions.
- Our comprehensive health and dental benefits support you and your family.
- We provide opportunities for professional growth and development, including training and mentorship.
- Experience a collaborative, supportive, and improvement-focused culture where your ideas are valued and your contributions truly matter.