8 results for Accountant Entry Level in Brantford, ON

Accounting Clerk

Kitchener, ON
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Contract / Temporary
25 - 27 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day finance operations for a real estate property and facilities management organization in Kitchener, Ontario. This contract opportunity is well suited to someone who brings strong experience across payables, receivables, and financial recordkeeping, along with a careful and methodical approach to accuracy. The successful candidate will contribute to invoicing, reconciliations, reporting, and payroll-related reviews while helping maintain dependable financial processes across the business. Responsibilities:• Review and enter supplier invoices with the correct approvals, account coding, and backup documentation to ensure accurate and timely processing.• Prepare outgoing payments through approved methods, including electronic transfers and cheques, while following internal controls and established payment schedules.• Match vendor statements to internal records, resolve discrepancies, and respond to supplier questions in a thorough and timely manner.• Handle foreign-currency invoices using the applicable central bank exchange rate, document exchange calculations, and record any resulting foreign exchange variances.• Generate customer invoices, post incoming payments, and keep client account balances current and accurate.• Track overdue receivables, prepare aging summaries, follow up on outstanding balances, and reconcile accounts where payment issues arise.• Support month-end activities by maintaining complete AP and AR records, reconciling subledgers, and assisting with audit preparation and reporting.• Review vacation banks for unionized employees, identify variances in time or dollar balances, and escalate issues to the appropriate finance and people leaders.• Assist with payroll-related audits and special calculations, including pension contribution adjustments and other ad hoc finance assignments as required.
2026-07-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Kitchener, ON
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Permanent
57000 - 62000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join their finance team. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations with a primary focus on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash applications, vendor payments, and month-end activities. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a high-volume environment, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and possess a collaborative approach to supporting the accounting function. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable· Process approximately 40-50 supplier invoices per week, ensuring accuracy and timely entry.· Review and reconcile vendor statements.· Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with vendors and internal departments.Accounts Receivable· Generate and process approximately 20-30 customer invoices per week.· Monitor outstanding balances and assist with collections activities as required.· Investigate and resolve customer billing inquiries.Cash Management· Apply incoming customer payments and reconcile cash receipts.· Assist in maintaining daily cash records and reconciliations.Vendor Payments· Prepare and process scheduled vendor payment runs.· Verify supporting documentation and approvals.· Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries and account reconciliations.Month-End Support· Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and journal entries.Intercompany Accounting· Process and reconcile intercompany transactions.· Assist with balancing intercompany accounts and resolving discrepancies.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Mississauga, ON
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Contract / Temporary
45 - 50 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Accountant to support payroll operations for a construction and contractor environment in Mississauga, Ontario. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can oversee complex payroll activities, maintain compliance, and produce accurate reporting across union and non-union groups. The successful candidate will bring strong payroll accounting knowledge, a disciplined approach to reconciliations, and the ability to manage time-sensitive payroll cycles with accuracy. Responsibilities:• Process and maintain employee compensation, payroll data, hours worked, earnings, and deductions within the payroll system.• Complete weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing accurately and on time for both union and non-union employee groups.• Generate and review audit, exception, and reconciliation reports to validate gross-to-net pay, labour hours, pay rates, deductions, and payroll accuracy.• Manage payroll disbursements, including direct deposits, pay statements, garnishments, employment insurance claims, and government correspondence.• Validate and reconcile payroll transactions with downstream systems, including job costing, general ledger, payroll taxes, benefit remittances, and statutory payments.• Partner with outsourced payroll tax compliance providers and coordinate payroll tax notices, remittances, and compliance activities.• Prepare and submit union and non-union payroll reporting, including certified payroll, prevailing wage, and benefit remittance reports, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, provincial/state, and job-specific regulations.• Coordinate and support payroll tax audits, union benefit audits, annual workers' compensation audits, and other payroll-related compliance reviews.• Investigate, analyze, and resolve payroll discrepancies, variances, and exceptions in a timely manner.• Create queries, reports, Excel workbooks, and summary analyses to support payroll operations, audits, and business requirements.• Provide audit support and prepare documentation for internal and external auditors.• Perform additional payroll and accounting duties and participate in process improvement initiatives as assigned.
2026-07-21T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Stoney Creek, ON
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Permanent
90000 - 100000 CAD / Yearly
Hybrid Work Environment | Publicly Traded Company | Career Growth Opportunity for Big 4/Big 6 CPA's in Industry Robert Half is partnering with a large public company in Hamilton, ON company to recruit a Senior Accountant for its growing finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional who is looking to accelerate their career within a large, publicly traded organization known for promoting talent from within. You'll gain exposure to a sophisticated accounting environment, work alongside a team of high-performing finance professionals, and have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with other motivated CPA and CPA-track professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for new Big 4/Big 6 CPA's looking to jump to industry before busy season. Why Join?<ul><li>Opportunity to build your career with a large, publicly traded organization</li><li>Exposure to a dynamic and complex accounting environment, including US GAAP and SOX compliance</li><li>Strong potential for career advancement as the company continues to grow</li><li>Hybrid work model (2 days onsite) that supports flexibility and work-life balance</li><li>Collaborative team environment with talented accounting and finance professionals</li><li>Opportunity to work alongside like-minded CPAs and CPA candidates committed to professional growth</li><li>Stable, established organization with a portfolio of recognized brands across North America</li><li>Strong work/life balance</li></ul>The OpportunityAs a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in the month-end and quarter-end close process, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information while supporting a fast-paced and growing business. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Take ownership of assigned general ledger accounts and ensure compliance with US GAAP.</li><li>Perform month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries and supporting documentation.</li><li>Reconcile and maintain assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.</li><li>Prepare, upload, and maintain accounting entries and supporting workpapers.</li><li>Document and maintain internal controls related to assigned responsibilities.</li><li>Partner with accounting, finance, and operational teams to provide accurate and timely financial information.</li><li>Analyze financial data and investigate variances as required.</li><li>Assist with process improvements and special projects.</li><li>Support a collaborative team environment focused on continuous learning and development.</li></ul>
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Mississauga, ON
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Permanent
80000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a global industrial organization in Mississauga, Ontario. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, delivering reliable reporting, and supporting strong compliance practices across daily accounting activities. The successful candidate will contribute hands-on expertise across the full accounting cycle while helping improve financial processes and internal controls. Responsibilities:• Lead daily accounting activities by preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and coordinating month-end and year-end close requirements.• Produce monthly financial results, including reconciliations, reporting packages, and clear explanations of budget-to-actual variances for leadership review.• Direct accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows to promote timely processing, accurate recording, and adherence to company policies.• Administer payroll activities in line with applicable legislative requirements and established reporting deadlines.• Partner with external auditors and public accounting professionals by organizing supporting documentation and assisting with annual financial statement preparation.• Monitor compliance with relevant federal and provincial regulations, tax obligations, and financial reporting standards applicable locally.• Prepare requested financial analyses and custom reports to support operational and strategic decision-making by senior management.• Strengthen internal financial controls by reviewing existing practices, addressing risk areas, and recommending corrective actions where needed.• Reconcile intercompany balances and maintain complete supporting records to ensure transactions are properly documented and resolved.• Support accurate indirect tax filings and ensure transactions receive appropriate tax treatment across accounting activities.
2026-07-21T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Mississauga, ON
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Permanent
78000 - 88000 CAD / Yearly
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to support a growing, multi-entity client of ours in the Mississauga area. This role will take ownership of full-cycle accounting for one operating company while contributing to consolidated financial reporting, month-end close, and ongoing process improvements.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both detail-oriented accounting work and exposure to broader financial analysis, cash flow management, and evolving processes in a growth-oriented business. Key ResponsibilitiesFull-Cycle Accounting <ul><li>Manage day-to-day accounting for one operating company</li><li>Oversee AP and AR processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Complete monthly close activities including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintain and assess the integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements</li></ul>Month-End Close & Financial Reporting<ul><li>Play a key role in month-end close with a focus on accuracy and completeness</li><li>Support financial statement preparation across multiple entities</li><li>Support in strengthening the reporting processes and identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement</li></ul>Cash Flow & Treasury Support<ul><li>Support weekly cash flow forecasting and ongoing monitoring of cash position</li><li>Track and analyze cash flow, particularly as it relates to investments and capital allocation</li><li>Contribute to decision-making in a business that is actively investing in expansion and vertical integration</li></ul>Inventory & Costing<ul><li>Manage and support monthly inventory accounting under a periodic system (FIFO, WIP)</li><li>Calculate and analyze cost of goods sold (COGS)</li><li>Maintain and update bills of materials (BOMs)</li></ul>Analysis, Controls & Process Improvement<ul><li>Assist with financial analysis to support business decisions and operational effectiveness</li><li>Support internal control development and compliance across entities</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy</li><li>Collaborate closely with the Controller on special projects and evolving priorities</li></ul>
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Mississauga, ON
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Permanent
95000 - 105000 CAD / Yearly
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our client's team, reporting directly to the Controller. This role will support both corporate and project accounting functions and play a key role in month-end processes, financial reporting, and operational support across multiple entities.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple entities</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain and reconcile fixed assets and depreciation schedules</li><li>Oversee inventory accounting and related reconciliations</li><li>Prepare and file HST returns</li><li>Support project accounting activities, including:</li><li>Monitoring project budgets</li><li>Performing variance analysis</li><li>Reviewing and analyzing project costs</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support financial reporting and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Continuously look for opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies</li></ul>
2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Waterloo, ON
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Contract / Temporary
25 - 27 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Kitchener, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and a solid background in invoice and payment administration. You will support the accuracy of payable records, work closely with internal teams and vendors, and help maintain efficient financial operations. Responsibilities: • Review, code, and enter vendor invoices with accuracy while ensuring each transaction aligns with established company guidelines. • Match invoices to supporting documents such as purchase orders and receipts, then investigate and resolve any inconsistencies with vendors or internal departments. • Partner with project managers and other stakeholders to secure timely payment approvals and keep invoice processing moving efficiently. • Prepare vendor payments through cheque, electronic funds transfer, and other approved payment methods while meeting scheduled deadlines. • Maintain organized and complete accounts payable documentation, including submitted invoices, authorization records, and proof of payment. • Reconcile vendor account statements on a regular basis and address outstanding balances, discrepancies, or payment-related concerns promptly. • Contribute to month-end and year-end activities by supporting accrual preparation and completing accounts payable reconciliations. • Identify opportunities to strengthen accounts payable workflows and assist with updating procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency. • Uphold company values through collaborative teamwork, dependable service, and a consistent focus on quality in daily interactions and work output.
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z