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assistant controller

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Employer details Upper Canada Fuel and Burner

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*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