8 results for Sr Accountant in Cambridge, ON

Sr. Financial Analyst

Woodbridge, ON
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Temporary
35.625 - 41.25 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning and strategic decision-making for innovative product initiatives. This Long-term Contract opportunity is suited to a finance specialist who can translate complex data into practical recommendations, strengthen forecasting accuracy, and partner effectively with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will contribute to budgeting, performance analysis, and long-range planning while helping leadership evaluate risks, opportunities, and growth priorities. Responsibilities: • Lead financial planning activities by preparing budgets, forecasts, and longer-term outlooks that support business priorities and performance goals. • Assess the financial effect of campaigns, incentives, and promotional initiatives, and work with internal partners to align spending with expected results. • Work closely with accounting and operational stakeholders to improve monthly profit and loss accuracy and support effective cost oversight. • Interpret financial results, identify emerging trends, and present clear insights to leadership to support informed decision-making. • Partner with teams across the business to evaluate strategic opportunities, develop recommendations, and help guide product and growth decisions. • Build and maintain detailed financial models and business cases that improve forecast reliability and support ad hoc analysis. • Enhance planning and reporting processes by identifying efficiencies, encouraging consistency, and supporting scalable financial practices. • Monitor key performance indicators and highlight risks and opportunities that may affect financial and operational outcomes.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Burlington, ON
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Permanent
90000 - 105000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their Finance team. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on job costing, project margin analysis, month-end reporting, and financial process improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Operations, Project Management, Engineering, and other key stakeholders to provide accurate financial information and support business decision-making. Key ResponsibilitiesOperations & Job Costing<ul><li>Maintain accurate job costing and provide timely analysis of project margins, efficiency, and variances.</li><li>Support project reviews and identify opportunities to improve project profitability and margins.</li><li>Assist with quoting and pricing decisions by providing financial analysis and insight.</li><li>Manage annual SR&ED and other government grant applications, acting as the primary point of contact throughout the process.</li><li>Develop and enhance financial and operational KPIs in partnership with the Controller.</li><li>Provide financial insight and analysis to support operational and project-related decision-making.</li></ul>Finance & Accounting<ul><li>Manage the month-end close process and prepare accurate financial reporting, with a target close of approximately five business days.</li><li>Perform day-to-day transactional accounting activities and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.</li><li>Manage job routing and job costing activities to ensure projects are accurately captured and reported.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, government, and customer-mandated requirements.</li><li>Provide oversight of the day-to-day activities of the Finance team.</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting processes.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and overall efficiency.</li><li>Support the Controller with financial analysis, reporting, and ad hoc projects as required.</li></ul> Qualifications & Experience<ul><li>5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a project-based manufacturing environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of job costing, project accounting, margin analysis, and month-end close.</li><li>Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, variance analysis, and general accounting.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP/accounting systems.</li><li>Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related discipline preferred.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Comfortable working independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Project Management.</li><li>A proactive mindset with a demonstrated ability to identify issues, improve processes, and take ownership.</li></ul>
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Sr. Tax Consultant (Permanent hire)

Waterloo, ON
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Permanent
100000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced tax specialist to support cross-border tax reporting and withholding compliance for a complex financial services environment in Toronto or Waterloo, Ontario. This position plays an important role in meeting Canadian and U.S. tax obligations related to intermediary requirements, FATCA, and Common Reporting Standard reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders to strengthen reporting accuracy, maintain current procedural guidance, and help ensure regulatory expectations are met. This role requires employees to be on site 2 days per week, either in their office in Waterloo or Toronto. For a highly qualified candidate, other Canadian office locations would be considered (Montreal, Halifax, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, etc). Responsibilities:• Prepare U.S. tax filings and information slips associated with intermediary obligations, including annual returns and investor reporting documents.• Assess W-8 and W-9 documentation to confirm completeness, accuracy, and suitability for withholding tax purposes.• Monitor withholding activity to verify that tax is applied correctly in line with applicable regulatory and reporting rules.• Lead the periodic intermediary review process by gathering supporting records, coordinating with external reviewers, and addressing follow-up questions.• Complete annual reconciliations related to U.S. tax reporting, including comparisons between reported withholding amounts and remittances made by the organization or other withholding agents.• Track legislative and regulatory developments affecting intermediary, FATCA, and Common Reporting Standard requirements, and put necessary updates into practice.• Maintain and revise internal tax procedures, reference materials, and compliance documentation to reflect current obligations.• Provide practical tax guidance to operational teams to support accurate execution of day-to-day processes and reporting activities.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Woodbridge, ON
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
Cost AccountantAbout the OpportunityOur client is a rapidly growing and well-established food manufacturing company committed to delivering high-quality products through innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. As the organization continues to expand, they are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join their finance team.Reporting to the Controller, the Cost Accountant will play a key role in supporting financial reporting, inventory accuracy, costing analysis, and operational decision-making. This position offers significant exposure to manufacturing operations and provides an opportunity to influence profitability through effective cost management and process improvements. Key ResponsibilitiesCosting & Analysis<ul><li>Maintain and update standard costing models, product costing, and Bills of Material (BOMs).</li><li>Analyze and report on manufacturing variances, including material, labor, overhead, yield, and production efficiency variances.</li><li>Perform margin, profitability, and cost trend analyses to support strategic business decisions.</li><li>Review and validate production data to ensure accurate product costing and inventory valuation.</li></ul>Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting<ul><li>Monitor inventory transactions and ensure accurate recording of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory.</li><li>Participate in cycle counts and annual physical inventory counts, including reconciliation and investigation of inventory discrepancies.</li><li>Reconcile inventory and manufacturing-related general ledger accounts and resolve variances in a timely manner.</li><li>Ensure costing methodologies and inventory records remain accurate and aligned with accounting policies.</li></ul>Month-End & Financial Reporting<ul><li>Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to inventory and manufacturing operations.</li><li>Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Generate and analyze management reports related to production costs, inventory levels, and product profitability.</li><li>Assist with financial reporting requirements and audit support documentation.</li></ul>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Support<ul><li>Partner with Operations, Production, Supply Chain, and Purchasing teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and cost-saving initiatives.</li><li>Support the preparation of annual operating budgets and periodic forecasts.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, inventory controls, and manufacturing processes.</li><li>Provide financial insights and recommendations to support continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul>Systems & Process Improvement<ul><li>Assist with ERP system enhancements, costing module maintenance, and process optimization projects.</li><li>Strengthen and maintain internal controls related to inventory management and manufacturing accounting.</li><li>Support automation and reporting improvements to increase efficiency and data accuracy.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, food industry regulations, GMP requirements, and health and safety practices.</li></ul>
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
55000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accountant to join a finance team in Waterloo, Ontario. This position supports core accounting operations by preparing financial information, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to timely reporting for a multi-faceted care environment. The role offers the opportunity to work across month-end activities, funding administration, billing, and audit support while collaborating with both finance and operational staff. Responsibilities:• Prepare journal entries for period-end activities, including accruals, allocations, payroll-related postings, and other required adjustments to support accurate financial reporting.• Review general ledger activity and balance sheet accounts, complete reconciliations, and investigate irregular balances or unresolved items in a timely manner.• Produce monthly financial statements, internal reporting packages, and detailed supporting schedules for management review.• Record and analyze funding revenue from government sources and complete required reporting related to occupancy, resident activity, and operational metrics.• Coordinate resident billing processes, maintain supporting documentation, and resolve discrepancies to ensure revenue is recorded accurately and on time.• Reconcile resident trust accounts and work with site-based administrative teams to research and clear outstanding variances.• Support accounts payable functions by processing invoices, assisting with payments, responding to vendor questions, and reconciling supplier accounts.• Monitor daily cash activity and assist with cash flow oversight to help maintain sufficient funds for operational needs.• Contribute to budgeting, construction and renovation reporting, and year-end audit preparation by assembling schedules, documentation, and financial analysis.• Maintain organized records, uphold internal controls and accounting procedures, and assist with improvements to finance processes, systems usage, and reporting practices.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Fixed Asset Accountant

Etobicoke, ON
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Temporary
47.5 - 55 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Fixed Asset Accountant to support our Manufacturing client in Toronto, Ontario through a Long-term Contract assignment. This role combines day-to-day fixed asset accounting with project-related support, making it ideal for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, advanced Excel capability, and experience handling multi-currency transactions and reporting. Responsibilities:• Manage fixed asset accounting activities, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and reconciliations.• Maintain accurate capital asset records and help ensure balances are properly reflected in financial reporting.• Support ongoing finance project work by reviewing, organizing, and preparing asset data for system loading and validation.• Perform detailed analysis in Excel to clean large datasets, investigate discrepancies, and improve data accuracy.• Work closely with finance, procurement, and operations teams to gather information and resolve fixed asset issues efficiently.• Assist with period-end and year-end activities related to fixed assets, ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are met.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Tax Staff - Public

North York, ON
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Permanent
100000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
Join a Growing, Specialized Tax Practice in the North GTAOur client, a well-established and growing mid-sized public accounting firm in the North GTA, is seeking a Tax Accountant to join their highly regarded specialized Tax Practice.This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who wants to deepen their expertise, work on complex and interesting files, and collaborate with a high-performing team in a firm that values professional development and client impact. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Prepare and review a wide range of income tax returns (personal, corporate, and trust), ensuring accuracy and full compliance with Canadian tax regulations</li><li>Handle information returns and regulatory filings, keeping clients compliant and up to date</li><li>Assist with tax elections, objections, and dispute resolution, gaining exposure to more complex tax matters</li><li>Analyze CRA notices and statements of account, identifying issues and recommending next steps</li><li>Build strong relationships with clients by providing clear, timely, and professional tax guidance</li><li>Support tax planning and advisory engagements, helping clients optimize their financial outcomes</li><li>Act as a key liaison with tax authorities, managing inquiries and resolving issues on behalf of clients</li><li>Stay ahead of changes in Canadian tax legislation, applying new rules and guidance proactively</li><li>Collaborate closely with colleagues across the practice to deliver high-quality, timely client service</li><li>Leverage modern tax software and tools to drive efficiency and accuracy in all deliverables</li></ul>
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z