We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join our team in Scarborough, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations, payroll coordination, and month-end activities while helping maintain accuracy across payables, receivables, cash management, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to manage multiple financial priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Monitor incoming bank activity each day, identify customer payments, and share deposit details with the appropriate team member so receipts can be applied accurately. • Examine accounts payable entries for accuracy by confirming supporting documentation, approvals, invoice details, taxes, totals, and general ledger coding before payments are processed. • Arrange advance payments when required and schedule outgoing bill payments to ensure time-sensitive obligations are settled by their due dates. • Review the weekly vendor payment schedule, coordinate cheque preparation and supporting documents, verify payment packages, and record cheque, bill, and wire transactions in the accounting system. • Track outstanding receivables, assess aged balances, and follow up with internal stakeholders to clarify expected payment timing or resolve delays. • Move funds between accounts as needed to maintain adequate cash levels and prevent overdrafts. • Administer bi-monthly payroll for Canadian and U.S. office employees, including expense reimbursements at mid-period and commission payments at month-end. • Prepare sales commission reporting for approval and support monthly close activities such as reconciliations, journal entries, tax filings, prepaids, fixed asset tracking, and general ledger cleanup.

• Demonstrated experience in accounting operations with hands-on responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close. • Proficiency with accounting software and financial systems, with the ability to review transactions and maintain accurate records. • Practical knowledge of payroll administration for a small to mid-sized employee group, including commissions and expense reimbursements. • Experience using Ceridian, Dayforce, or similar payroll platforms. • Strong understanding of reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger maintenance. • Ability to assess invoice support, approvals, and coding with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. • Comfortable managing multiple deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and communicating effectively with finance and business teams.

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Scarborough, ON
onsite
Temporary
55 - 55 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join our team in Scarborough, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations, payroll coordination, and month-end activities while helping maintain accuracy across payables, receivables, cash management, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to manage multiple financial priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Monitor incoming bank activity each day, identify customer payments, and share deposit details with the appropriate team member so receipts can be applied accurately. • Examine accounts payable entries for accuracy by confirming supporting documentation, approvals, invoice details, taxes, totals, and general ledger coding before payments are processed. • Arrange advance payments when required and schedule outgoing bill payments to ensure time-sensitive obligations are settled by their due dates. • Review the weekly vendor payment schedule, coordinate cheque preparation and supporting documents, verify payment packages, and record cheque, bill, and wire transactions in the accounting system. • Track outstanding receivables, assess aged balances, and follow up with internal stakeholders to clarify expected payment timing or resolve delays. • Move funds between accounts as needed to maintain adequate cash levels and prevent overdrafts. • Administer bi-monthly payroll for Canadian and U.S. office employees, including expense reimbursements at mid-period and commission payments at month-end. • Prepare sales commission reporting for approval and support monthly close activities such as reconciliations, journal entries, tax filings, prepaids, fixed asset tracking, and general ledger cleanup.
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