Accounting Administrator
Apr 22 2026
Full Time
TBD
St. Catharines
Our client is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting & Administrative Coordinator to join their team.
This is a key position within the organization and an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys being a trusted support to leadership. Reporting directly to the Controller, the successful candidate will play an integral role in day-to-day accounting operations, cross-border logistics coordination, and overall office support.
We are looking for someone who is professional, dependable, collaborative, and calm under pressure, values accuracy, teamwork, and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Finance
- Process customer invoicing
- Manage accounts receivable and customer follow-up
- Process accounts payable including approvals, goods receipt verification, vendor setup, payment scheduling, and bank uploads
- Process customer credit card payments
- Perform monthly costing and bank reconciliations
- Assist with month-end close and year-end audit preparation alongside the Controller
- Coordinate U.S. tax remittances with external accountants
- Maintain customer deposit logs
- Complete additional reconciliations and reporting as required
- Prepare and deliver bank deposits
Border & Logistics Coordination
- Coordinate cross-border import and export shipments for heavy-duty vehicles and parts
- Liaise with customs brokers and external carriers
- Prepare Smart Border documentation and related paperwork
- Arrange logistics with third-party transportation providers
- Maintain and update U.S. Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documentation
Office Support
- Support daily office operations
- Provide backup support for incoming phone calls
- Assist with administrative and operational projects as required
Qualifications
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in full-cycle accounting
- Strong accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliation experience
- Manufacturing industry experience considered a strong asset
- Experience with cross-border logistics/import-export coordination
- Proficiency with Sage 50 required
- Experience with Priority ERP
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Professional, team-oriented, and adaptable mindset
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone with a strong work ethic who is dependable, thoughtful, and solutions-focused. This role is well-suited to an individual who takes pride in their work, values teamwork, and enjoys being a key contributor within a growing manufacturing environment.
73 Ontario Street, Suite 105
St. Catharines, Ontario
L2R 5J5
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