Accounting Manager

Nicoya

Accounting Manager at Nicoya managing accounting, payroll, and financial records for subsidiaries. Requires collaboration with the Finance team for monthly reconciliations and compliance filings.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeKitchener • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Co-ordinate and manage the accounting, payroll, and administration for company and company subsidiaries as assigned
Oversee daily banking activities and financial processes, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled in a timely manner.
Prepare journal entries and ensure all bank transactions are properly accounted for
Manage the processing and posting of transactions, including invoices, receipts (checks, wires, EFTs, credit cards), journals and related reports.
Oversee credit card usage, transaction verification, reporting, and timely payment of statements; provide oversight for subsidiary credit card processes.
Record bank transactions and bank reconciliations
Prepare monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts with the Finance team
Manage the financial controls & reporting of the order cycle, including customer purchase orders and commercial agreements.
Sales administration including: vendor and other registrations, coordination with customer and sales team, etc.
Maintaining the accounts receivable ledger including customer follow-ups
Maintaining the link between the inventory management system and the accounting system from order to COGS
Posting all month-end adjustments including but not limited to: prepaids, capital assets and amortization, accruals, interest adjustments, etc.
Manage other financial responsibilities, including corporate financial and payroll reporting and other recurring compliance filings, month-end closing process and business plan.
Ensure that a complete and accurate set of accounting records is maintained according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and following corporate procedures.
Review and approve employee expense reimbursement reports and enter into the payroll system for payment processing
Monitor the company’s cash activity and provide oversight of subsidiary cash activity to support effective cash flow management.
Identify and resolve discrepancies promptly, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards across all entities.
Assist with the preparation of funding applications and claims for government programs
Manage company email inbox
Other miscellaneous administrative tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of previous experience in an accounting role and sound knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Post-secondary education in accounting / business program
Proficient in using standard office software with previous experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks and advanced skill in Microsoft Excel
Knowledge/Experience Preferred:
Humi
Xero
TriNet
Quickbooks
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Benefits

Comp & perks

Prime location in downtown Kitchener, easily accessible by public transportation
ION Light Rail station 1 minute walking distance away (Queen Street station or Frederick Street Station)
On-site gym and free coffee!
Walking distance to great restaurants and local amenities
A diverse, friendly team and a cool, vibrant office culture!

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingpayroll managementfinancial reportingbank reconciliationjournal entriesaccounts receivablemonth-end closingfinancial controlstransaction processingcompliance

Soft Skills

coordinationoversightproblem-solvingcommunicationattention to detailtime managementorganizational skillscustomer follow-updiscrepancy resolutionadministrative support

Certifications

post-secondary education in accountingbusiness program certification