Senior Accountant

Who We Are 

Since 1985 North Star has been an industry leader in manufacturing attractive and energy-efficient vinyl windows and patio doors. Whether building a new home or upgrading to today’s standards, North Star has an extensive range of quality, energy-efficient and full-featured windows that are not only beautiful, but offer exceptional value. We are committed to best-in-class manufacturing technology and ensure all our products consistently exceed industry standards. This is supported by a network of dealers with a reputation for providing quality workmanship and attentive customer service. For 36 years, North Star has been manufacturing quality windows and doors, delivering great service and providing exceptional value. 

North Star Windows & Doors is a growing company in the building products industry backed by Cornerstone Building Brands, providing us with stability and strength in the North American market.  Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of vinyl windows in North America with brands you’ve come to know and trust. We have endless building product options from standard to specialty to customized to whatever you’re looking for. But it’s our service capabilities that sets us apart.  

At North Star Windows & Doors, we strive to produce a continuous stream of market leading products and services. We are creative and seek to recognize, embrace and apply new ideas and commercialize them more quickly than our competitors. We relentlessly seek to raise the bar on our products and services. We establish a reputation for innovation, quality and service that differentiates us from our competitors and enables us to tailor products and services to be the market leader. 

Our building solutions are the cornerstone of the communities we serve. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.  

Why Join Our Team 

Our employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on our success while pursuing a wide range of opportunities to meet your personal aspirations for development and advancement within a stable, growing Canadian industry leader. 

What You Can Expect from our Company 

• You will be Part of a Winning Team 
• You Can Capitalize on Your Opportunities and Make an Impact 
• You Will Be Well Rewarded for Your Contributions to our Success 
• You’ll work for a growing company with an excellent reputation in our sector for providing great products and customer service 

• Competitive and tangible rewards that provide fair compensation relative to expectations and effort including base earnings, benefits for you and your family, and contributions toward your retirement savings 
• Additional performance-based compensation depending on your role 
• Resources and support to help you manage your personal wellness 

What the Company Expects of our Team 

• Bring yourself fully to work each day 
• Playing your role on the team so together we Win as One 
• Welcoming and Driving Change to support our continued evolution 
• Help drive the success of our Canadian Business through living our universal core values 
• Making an Impact to ensure our continued success
  
  Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will support all areas of accounting, including General Ledger and Accounts Payable/Receivable. Please note that while this role is primarily based out of our St. Thomas Ontario office, hybrid remote work arrangements may be considered for highly qualified candidates dependent on experience, skill set and alignment with the requirements of this position. 

• Assist with month-end close activities
• Completion of adjusting journal entries and account reconciliations
• Reconciling daily bank transactions
• Capital Spend tracking / Fixed Asset administration 
• Inventory reporting and analysis
• Daily Sales / AR importing 
• Cost Centre analysis and ad-hoc reporting
• Supporting the annual budget process
• Intercompany reconciliations
• Support accounts payable with general ledger account coding and purchase order review

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business or related field
• Enrolled in CPA Program
• Minimum 3 years of related professional experience
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills, reading and writing skills in English to communicate effectively with various levels of management and staff members
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office: Outlook, Power Point, and Excel (Proficiency is required in advanced functions such as pivot tables, V-lookups, charts, etc.) 
• Exposure to Sage 300 is an asset
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work as a team member and independently, self-driven, adaptable, and patient
• Ability to meet deadlines (i.e., month-end closing)
• Willingness to learn and develop within the organization

• Extended health care, drug, dental, vision care benefits
• Life and Dependent Life Insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free on-site parking
• Competitive vacation and paid time off program
• RRSP (the company will match up to 4% of biweekly earnings)
• Employee Discounts
• Immediately eligible to participate in the Company's Gain Share Bonus Program, paid quarterly and driven by team performance in pre-established targets

The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, problem solving ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail.  Applicant appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded.  Applicant looks forward to learning an incredible amount and being a contributing member of an effective team.

North Star is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.