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Accounting Manager
<p><strong>Accounting Manager – Temporary Contract (12 Months) Fully Remote</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to provide temporary contract support across <strong>Corporate Accounting</strong> and <strong>Accounting Operations</strong>. This role will help ensure continuity of <strong>month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance activities</strong> while also supporting key ERP project deliverables. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong <strong>general ledger expertise</strong>, practical <strong>NetSuite experience</strong>, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This person will take ownership of assigned responsibilities, apply sound judgment, solve problems effectively, and adapt to evolving business needs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, fixed assets, intangible assets, and other accounting adjustments</li><li>Analyze general ledger accounts and review fixed asset, lease, and intangible asset continuity schedules</li><li>Investigate unusual balances, account fluctuations, reconciling items, and data inconsistencies</li><li>Prepare balance sheet analysis reports and reconciliation summaries for senior management</li><li>Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met</li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>U.S. GAAP</strong>, <strong>SOX controls</strong>, and internal accounting policies</li><li>Support the <strong>NetSuite ERP reimplementation</strong> by gathering information, tracking open items, following up with stakeholders, and assisting with project deliverables</li><li>Assist with data cleansing, migration readiness, and validation of financial data integrations, mappings, reconciliations, and reporting outputs</li><li>Provide support across Corporate Accounting and Accounting Operations for special projects, process improvements, and evolving business priorities</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Designated <strong>CPA Ontario </strong>preferred</li><li><strong>5 years</strong> of progressive experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, or accounting operations</li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>general ledger accounting</strong>, <strong>month-end close</strong>, <strong>account reconciliations</strong>, and <strong>financial reporting</strong></li><li>Hands-on <strong>NetSuite ERP</strong> experience required</li><li>Advanced <strong>Microsoft Excel</strong> skills</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities</li><li>Ability to manage priorities independently, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively across teams</li><li>Experience with <strong>ERP implementation/reimplementation</strong>, data migration, testing, or system-related accounting projects is an asset</li></ul>
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  • Waterloo, ON
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 43.5385 - 50.413 CAD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Accounting Manager – Temporary Contract (12 Months) Fully Remote</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to provide temporary contract support across <strong>Corporate Accounting</strong> and <strong>Accounting Operations</strong>. This role will help ensure continuity of <strong>month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance activities</strong> while also supporting key ERP project deliverables. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong <strong>general ledger expertise</strong>, practical <strong>NetSuite experience</strong>, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This person will take ownership of assigned responsibilities, apply sound judgment, solve problems effectively, and adapt to evolving business needs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, fixed assets, intangible assets, and other accounting adjustments</li><li>Analyze general ledger accounts and review fixed asset, lease, and intangible asset continuity schedules</li><li>Investigate unusual balances, account fluctuations, reconciling items, and data inconsistencies</li><li>Prepare balance sheet analysis reports and reconciliation summaries for senior management</li><li>Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met</li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>U.S. GAAP</strong>, <strong>SOX controls</strong>, and internal accounting policies</li><li>Support the <strong>NetSuite ERP reimplementation</strong> by gathering information, tracking open items, following up with stakeholders, and assisting with project deliverables</li><li>Assist with data cleansing, migration readiness, and validation of financial data integrations, mappings, reconciliations, and reporting outputs</li><li>Provide support across Corporate Accounting and Accounting Operations for special projects, process improvements, and evolving business priorities</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

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