Senior Accountant

About Shah Trading Company

For over 50 years , Shah Trading Company (STC) has been a trusted Canadian leader in food processing, packaging, and distribution , serving customers across North America.
We proudly operate four production facilities across Ontario and Quebec, producing a wide range of high-quality food products — including rice, pulses, spices, nuts, and canned goods.

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 Overview

The 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 Role

The 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 Responsibilities

A. Transaction Processing

• Work with 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 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.

Why Join Us

• We offer a competitive salary to recognise 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.

Transparency & Hiring Process Disclosure

Shah Trading Company confirms that this is a genuine, currently vacant position.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are not used to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions for this role. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by members of our internal hiring team.

Accessibility & Accommodation (AODA)

Shah Trading Company is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodation is available at all stages of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) .
Applicants requiring accommodation due to a disability are encouraged to notify us so that we may work with them to meet their needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Shah Trading Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.