<p><strong>Accounting Manager</strong> – 18 Month Contract</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Kitchener / Waterloo (Hybrid: 1 day onsite, 4 days remote)</p><p><strong>Compensation</strong>: $100,000–$120,000 per annum (depending on experience)</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>A leading technology organization is seeking an Accounting Manager for an 18 month contract. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this hands-on role is ideal for a collaborative, detail-oriented professional with proven experience in public companies or private equity-backed environments.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage end-to-end month-end and quarter-end close processes in alignment with US GAAP</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Oversee workpapers as well as requests from PE and auditors, providing mentorship, coaching, and support to staff and senior accountants</li><li>Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring accuracy and rigor in documentation and controls</li><li>Troubleshoot and optimize ERP systems, with a focus on NetSuite</li><li>Collaborate with payroll, tax, FP&A, and operations teams</li><li>Drive process improvements and special accounting projects</li><li>Leverage your background working in technology, high tech, or SaaS companies</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half Canada is partnering with a well-established organization in the consumer electronics industry to identify a results-oriented Account Manager. This role is ideal for a driven professional who thrives on building strong client relationships and managing a portfolio to maximize growth opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain positive, long-term relationships with key accounts</li><li>Identify opportunities to expand business with current clients and secure new accounts</li><li>Serve as the main point of contact for customer inquiries, ensuring high satisfaction and prompt issue resolution</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, marketing, operations) to achieve sales goals and deliver client solutions</li><li>Track account activity, prepare status reports, and present sales forecasts to leadership</li><li>Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to inform account strategy</li><li>Support the execution of promotional programs and participate in industry events as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and looking to make an impact at a dynamic freight brokerage? Our company is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to manage paper-based and electronic AP processes in a fast-paced environment. You’ll play a key role ensuring prompt, accurate payments and smooth transactional operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>· Process 40–50 AP invoices per day, including printing, voucher preparation, matching invoices with proof of delivery, and confirming freight rates.</p><p>· Conduct daily vendor communication to resolve discrepancies and verify documentation.</p><p>· Initiate and monitor electronic payments via EFT and credit card.</p><p>· Maintain organized invoice and transaction filing systems.</p><p>· Export AP/AR data from CRM to ERP for seamless reporting and reconciliation.</p><p>· Support accounts receivable functions, including handling cash applications and assisting with bank reconciliations.</p><p>· Manage transactions primarily in Canadian dollars (approx. 90% AP payments CAD; remaining USD; no foreign exchange involved).</p><p>· Deliver accurate, timely results under paper-based accounting processes.</p>
<p>Our client is a global publicly traded manufacturing company. As a result of exciting growth, they are adding a new position to the Canadian Finance Team in Burlington. As <strong>Junior Accounting Manager</strong>, you will play a key role in managing accounting activities for North American business entities. Reporting to the NA Manager, your responsibilities will include:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>General Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day accounting activities: journal entries, provisions, general ledger maintenance, cost accounting, and financial reporting.</li><li>Act as liaison between NA Business Units, Shared Services, and Corporate functions.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis for balance sheet and P&L accounts.</li><li>Prepare financial statements and support internal/external audits.</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and maintain internal controls.</li><li>Oversee accounting processes performed by external partners for accuracy.</li><li>Support tax reporting and provide financial data as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Monthly & Year-End Closing</strong></p><ul><li>Manage monthly closing activities with accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Resolve issues impacting month-end close and communicate results to stakeholders.</li><li>Prepare internal and external reports for business units, corporate consolidation, and tax authorities.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Optimization</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in end-to-end projects, including requirements gathering, testing, and implementation.</li><li>Drive process improvements and automation in collaboration with Finance, Operations, and IT.</li><li>Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and opportunities for optimization.</li></ul><p><strong>What is in it for You?</strong></p><ul><li>Strong compensation package including bonus, company-paid benefits from Day 1, company pension, paid vacation & personal days, CPA dues, PD and tuition reimbursement.</li><li>Hybrid work arrangement.</li><li>Opportunity to work for a large global publicly traded company.</li><li>Exciting future career growth.</li></ul>
Accounts Payable:<br>• Completing payments and controlling expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices<br>• Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances<br>• Ensuring outstanding balances are updated with credit memos that are due<br>• Paying employees by receiving and verifying expense reports using company-specific accounting software<br>• Verifying vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions<br>• Maintaining historical records of all invoices, reports, receipts, and cheques by saving documents properly on the network<br>• Assisting other departments with equipment or product purchases, tracking assets and accounts for acquisition<br>• Confirming subcontractor billed working hours, bonuses, and projects<br><br>Accounts Receivable:<br>• Responsible for directing and coordinating all aspects of accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, bank deposits.<br>• Processing and monitoring incoming payments<br>• Responsible for internal controls for their area of responsibility.<br>• Analyze and accurately report the current month’s accounts receivable results.<br>• Assist with internal controls based on JSOX regulations to ensure assets are adequately safeguarded and results are accurately reported.<br>• Report all requested financial information to Director of finance.<br>• Manage, plan and coordinate the annual external audit process.<br>• Ensure that all federal corporate tax and Statistics Canada reports are completed in a timely manner.<br>• Responsible for cash management and reporting.<br>• Resolve account discrepancies<br>• Journal entries and accruals<br>• Other financial data processing<br>• Proficient on accounting software systems<br>• Credit card reconciliation<br>• Back up of accounting roles within department as needed
<p>Are you an experienced financial professional looking to make a high-impact contribution in a leading, global manufacturing environment? Our client is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will play a vital role in financial planning and analysis, partnering with business leaders to support strategic decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes to drive business results.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to management.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, and supply chain to support business objectives.</li><li>Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate projects, initiatives, and investments.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and presentations for senior leadership.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency within financial processes.</li></ul><p><br></p>
