Staff Accountant at Great Lakes Helicopter
Cambridge, ON, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Dec, 25

Salary

62425.85

Posted On

06 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Aviation, Finance, Quickbooks, Accounting Software, Lookups, Pivot Tables

Industry

Accounting

Description

ABOUT GLHELI

GLHeli is a fast-growing helicopter maintenance and services company based in Waterloo, Ontario. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative aviation services across maintenance, operations, and charters. As our business expands, we are strengthening our finance team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, compliance, and long-term sustainability.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 2–5 years of progressive accounting or bookkeeping experience.
  • Solid understanding of Canadian GAAP and CRA compliance.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks).
  • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
  • Aviation or manufacturing industry experience is an asset but not required.
  • CPA designation or in progress is an asset, but not mandatory.
    Job Type: Full-time
    Pay: $62,425.85-$73,003.62 per year

Benefits:

  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Experience:

  • QuickBooks: 2 years (required)

Location:

  • Cambridge, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

Responsibilities

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations, help get our books up to date, and assist in implementing processes that keep pace with our growth. The ideal candidate has strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and is eager to contribute in a dynamic, hands-on environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Accounting Operations
  • Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely vendor payments and customer invoicing.
  • Complete bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.
  • Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
  • Support payroll processing and related entries.
  • Month-End & Year-End Support
  • Assist with monthly closing activities and preparation of trial balances.
  • Prepare supporting schedules for financial statements.
  • Work with the Accountant and external auditors to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Compliance & Reporting
  • Support preparation and filing of HST, WSIB, and other statutory remittances.
  • Maintain proper documentation for CRA compliance.
  • Assist with budget tracking and variance analysis.
  • Process Improvement
  • Help streamline accounting workflows and implement internal controls.
  • Contribute to the adoption of new systems and tools as we scale.
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