assistant controller in Peterborough

• Posted on July 17, 2026 by Employer details
• Upper Canada Fuel & Burner
• Assistant Controller

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.

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, Stats Can 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
• Job Types, Pay & Benefits
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• 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
• Location Peterborough , ON
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 28.00 to $ 32.00 HOUR hourly
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
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