General Accountant

Marmon Railroad Services

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Burlington, ON Until 8/25/2026 3+ years exp First posted June 26, 2026 Last posted June 26, 2026
Job description
Robertson Inc.

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

General Accountant Job Posting

We are seeking a qualified and motivated General Accountant to join our team on a temporary full-time basis to cover a maternity leave. This contract is expected to begin August 2026 and continue until approximately December 2027 with the possibility of extension based on business needs.

Salary Range: $CA 65,000 - $CA 70,000

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of full-cycle accounting experience in a Canadian business environment.
  • College diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA designation.
  • Strong understanding and practical application of accounting principles and theory.
  • Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Experience working with ERP systems; experience with Epicor Kinetic is considered an asset.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, the General Accountant will be responsible for a wide range of full-cycle accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
  • Perform month-end closing activities and assist the VP Finance in preparing monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Prepare account reconciliations.
  • Maintain customer master data and manage accounts receivable collections.
  • Process and submit government remittances, including GST/HST, QST and etc.
  • Support year-end closing activities and assist with internal audits as required.
  • Provide support in other areas as needed.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

About this role

Summary

Manage general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities.

Job title

General Accountant

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

industrial

Location requirements

Burlington, ON; not remote

Salary

C$65k–C$70k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

accounting principlesCPAERP systemsMicrosoft Office

Preferred skills

ExcelEpicor Kinetic

Specializations

full-cycle accountingfinancial reportingaccount reconciliationsERP systems
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Burlington, ON, Canada

On-site City