We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Peterborough, Ontario in a Contract to Permanent opportunity. This position is suited to a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can work with limited supervision, assess complex financial data, and support accurate, timely reporting across the organization. The successful candidate will play a key role in reconciliations, month-end activities, and financial analysis while maintaining strong compliance with accounting standards and internal procedures. Responsibilities: • Lead detailed reconciliations for accounts receivable and work collaboratively with internal teams to resolve outstanding or unusual variances. • Prepare and review bank and cash reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and ensuring issues are addressed promptly. • Analyze reserve balances, e-commerce reporting, and other financial data to confirm accuracy and completeness. • Complete balance sheet reconciliations, accrual calculations, account analysis, and supporting schedules required for monthly reporting. • Record complex journal entries and support intercompany accounting, foreign exchange activity, and commission-related reconciliations as needed. • Manage government remittance-related accounting tasks and help ensure all filings and reporting obligations are completed on schedule. • Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle by producing reliable financial information within established deadlines. • Improve accounting workflows by documenting procedures, strengthening controls, and recommending more efficient reporting processes. • Maintain confidentiality of financial records and contribute to special projects and additional accounting duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in a corporate accounting environment, preferably within a large organization. • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent post-secondary credential from an accredited institution. • Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, financial reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close processes. • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver accurate results in a deadline-driven setting. • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and solid working knowledge of ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or JD Edwards. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional leaders and team members.

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Otonabee, ON
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35.625 - 41.25 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Peterborough, Ontario in a Contract to Permanent opportunity. This position is suited to a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can work with limited supervision, assess complex financial data, and support accurate, timely reporting across the organization. The successful candidate will play a key role in reconciliations, month-end activities, and financial analysis while maintaining strong compliance with accounting standards and internal procedures. Responsibilities: • Lead detailed reconciliations for accounts receivable and work collaboratively with internal teams to resolve outstanding or unusual variances. • Prepare and review bank and cash reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and ensuring issues are addressed promptly. • Analyze reserve balances, e-commerce reporting, and other financial data to confirm accuracy and completeness. • Complete balance sheet reconciliations, accrual calculations, account analysis, and supporting schedules required for monthly reporting. • Record complex journal entries and support intercompany accounting, foreign exchange activity, and commission-related reconciliations as needed. • Manage government remittance-related accounting tasks and help ensure all filings and reporting obligations are completed on schedule. • Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle by producing reliable financial information within established deadlines. • Improve accounting workflows by documenting procedures, strengthening controls, and recommending more efficient reporting processes. • Maintain confidentiality of financial records and contribute to special projects and additional accounting duties as assigned.
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

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