<p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking a Sr. Accountant based in Markham, ON. This on-site position involves overseeing diverse accounting operations for multiple business lines, including real estate and equestrian activities. The organization values a candidate who can bring expertise in managing financial processes and is comfortable working in a dynamic office environment.</p><ul><li><strong>Job Responsibilities</strong></li><li>Oversee complete accounting cycles for several entities using QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop.</li><li>Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconcile monthly bank statements.</li><li>Conduct monthly reconciliations between real estate and equestrian business lines to ensure accurate intercompany transactions.</li><li>Maintain ledgers for property management and equestrian operational expenses.</li><li>Prepare financial statements, cash flow forecasts, and variance analyses on a monthly basis.</li><li>Support year-end tax preparation and facilitate government filings such as HST and payroll source deductions.</li><li>Monitor and analyze costs related to livestock, boarding, and farm maintenance activities.</li><li>Assist with special projects and provide support for various operational tasks as required.</li><li><strong>Job Requirements</strong></li><li>Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience.</li><li>Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.</li><li>Demonstrated proficiency with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop.</li><li>Prior experience supporting <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">equestrian activities / </span>racetrack operations is a very strong asset. </li><li>Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook for reporting and documentation.</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management abilities.</li><li>Ability to commute daily to the Newmarket, ON office.</li></ul>
<p>Senior Accountant</p><p>📍 <strong>Mississauga, ON (100% Onsite)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client is seeking a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join their finance team and play a key role in financial reporting, fixed asset accounting, and business partnering. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA or CPA-track professional looking to make an impact in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Own fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, reconciliations, and physical inventory reviews.</li><li>Manage lease accounting and ensure compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Lead reporting, forecasting, and analysis for capital assets and CapEx.</li><li>Prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.</li><li>Support audit, tax, and sales tax compliance activities for Canadian entities.</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insights and support key business decisions.</li><li>Collaborate with Accounting, AP, AR, and FP&A teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Drive process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives across finance.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant to join our finance team. Reporting to the Controller, this individual will play a key role in the day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and ongoing improvement of financial processes and systems.</p><p><br></p><p>The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting, combined with the analytical capabilities to support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and operational decision-making. This is a hands-on role suited to a proactive individual who enjoys taking ownership of their work, solving problems, and contributing beyond traditional accounting responsibilities.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Accounting & Financial Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Perform month-end and year-end accounting activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.</li><li>Assist the Controller in maintaining an efficient and reliable monthly close process.</li><li>Manage and support accounts payable activities, including vendor reconciliations and payment processing.</li><li>Support accounts receivable processes and collaborate with the accounting team to resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare bank reconciliations, HST filings, and other routine accounting and compliance requirements.</li><li>Support inventory accounting, including inventory reconciliations, valuation, and cost of goods sold analysis.</li><li>Assist with external audits, year-end requirements, and preparation of supporting documentation.</li><li>Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting accuracy.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Planning & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and financial projections.</li><li>Analyze monthly financial results against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, identifying significant variances and underlying business drivers.</li><li>Prepare financial and operational analysis to support management decision-making.</li><li>Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs), including sales, gross margins, inventory, and operating expenses.</li><li>Support profitability analysis by customer, product, and business segment.</li></ul><p><strong>Cash Flow & Working Capital</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory balances to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Monitor key working capital metrics, including inventory turnover, receivable days, payable days, and the cash conversion cycle.</li><li>Support the preparation of financial reporting packages and schedules required by lenders.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.</li><li>Background in full cycle accounting, including exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.</li><li>Experience in an inventory-intensive business environment.</li><li>Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to take ownership of responsibilities in a growing business environment.</li></ul>
<p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client, an established organization in the financial services and investment management sector, is seeking a <strong>Corporate Accounting Manager</strong> to join its collaborative finance team.</p><p>This is a highly hands-on accounting opportunity within a lean, flat organizational structure, offering broad exposure to corporate accounting, financial reporting, operational finance, and process improvement. While carrying a Manager title, the position is primarily an individual contributor role, ideal for an experienced Senior Accountant or newly designated CPA looking to take ownership of core accounting functions without direct people management responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>The successful candidate will work closely with senior finance leadership and collaborate with a Fund Accounting Manager, with opportunities for cross-training and exposure to fund accounting activities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day corporate accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with ASPE and IFRS, as applicable.</li><li>Oversee operational accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.</li><li>Support investor reporting, regulatory filings, and other financial reporting requirements.</li><li>Prepare working papers, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for external audits and year-end reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with the Fund Accounting Manager and participate in cross-training initiatives to build knowledge of fund accounting processes and provide coverage as required.</li><li>Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.</li><li>Support accounting systems enhancements and technology-related initiatives.</li><li>Work closely with senior management and external advisors on accounting, reporting, and compliance matters.</li><li>Participate in ad hoc accounting projects and initiatives as required.</li></ul>