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Staff Accountant
<p>Our client in Oakville is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support their financial operations on a hybrid basis. This role is ideal for someone experienced in full-cycle Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, GL maintenance, and month-end close.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prepare and review monthly general ledger account reconciliations</li><li>Investigate and resolve GL discrepancies</li><li>Perform monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and supporting schedules</li><li>Monitor customer accounts and follow up on overdue balances</li><li>Communicate with clients to resolve billing issues and confirm payment status</li><li>Apply customer payments and maintain accurate AR subledger records</li><li>Generate and distribute customer statements, aging reports, and AR summaries</li><li>Support AR analysis and management reporting</li><li>Assist with audit preparation, providing documentation as required</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance</li><li>Participate in process improvements to enhance efficiency within the accounting function</li></ul>
<ul><li>3+ Staff Accountant experience, including hands-on work with AR, GL, reconciliations, and journal entries</li><li>Strong understanding of full-cycle AR, bank reconciliation, and month-end processes</li><li>Proficiency with Excel and experience using accounting/ERP systems</li><li>High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently</li><li>Clear communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset</li></ul>
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  • Oakville, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 28.00 - 30.00 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in Oakville is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support their financial operations on a hybrid basis. This role is ideal for someone experienced in full-cycle Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, GL maintenance, and month-end close.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prepare and review monthly general ledger account reconciliations</li><li>Investigate and resolve GL discrepancies</li><li>Perform monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and supporting schedules</li><li>Monitor customer accounts and follow up on overdue balances</li><li>Communicate with clients to resolve billing issues and confirm payment status</li><li>Apply customer payments and maintain accurate AR subledger records</li><li>Generate and distribute customer statements, aging reports, and AR summaries</li><li>Support AR analysis and management reporting</li><li>Assist with audit preparation, providing documentation as required</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance</li><li>Participate in process improvements to enhance efficiency within the accounting function</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-17T03:19:03Z

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