Upper Canada Fuel & Burner is a family-owned business with our head office located in Peterborough, ON and additional locations in Napanee and Oshawa, ON. Upper Canada Fuel & Burner is committed to providing quality home comfort, commercial products, and exceptional customer service to customers across Eastern Ontario.
We are seeking an Assistant Controller to join our Finance Team. Reporting to the Controller, this position will support the day-to-day financial operations of the company while contributing to reporting, process improvements, and business initiatives. This role will provide exposure to a variety of finance, operational, and IT-related functions.
The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented accounting professional who is eager to learn, bring experience and ideas to the team, and take on new responsibilities as they continue to grow within the organization.
Job Title: Assistant Controller
Location: 680 The Queensway, Peterborough ON.
Hours: Monday–Friday; Core hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Additional hours are required during month-end, year-end, and other operational periods as needed.
Compensation: $28.00–$32.00/hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Reports To: Controller
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Daily Accounting Functions: Manage day-to-day accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, reconciliations, StatsCan reporting, government remittances, and maintaining accurate financial records.
· Month-End & Year-End Activities: Support monthly and annual financial reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, inventory reporting, and audit preparation.
· Payroll: Manage payroll processing, employee benefits, taxable benefits, RRSP/DPSP reconciliations, sales commissions, and related reporting.
· Pricing: Maintain daily and monthly pricing updates, including tax and rate changes, and ensure pricing information is accurate within company systems.
· Information Technology (IT): Act as the primary contact for IT support, user account administration, system maintenance, and technology-related initiatives.
Minimum Requirements:
· 3+ years of related accounting experience
· Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related field
· CPA designation preferred or currently working towards CPA designation
· Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and business practices
· Ability to prioritize and meet conflicting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy
· Ability to work independently and exercise good judgement
· Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
· Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new tasks and projects
· Comfortable working in a smaller company environment where flexibility and wearing multiple hats, including supporting IT-related initiatives, is part of the role
What We Offer:
· Health, dental, and life insurance benefits starting on day one
· Employer-matched RRSP & DPSP program after 90 days of employment
· Paid vacation time
· Opportunities for professional growth and development
· Stable, full-time employment with a growing family-owned company
If you are an accounting professional who is eager to learn, contribute your experience, and take on new challenges within a growing organization, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Do you have a post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field?
- Do you have experience preparing or supporting financial statements, month-end close, and financial reporting?
Experience:
- progressive accounting: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
