5 results for Cost Accountant in Kitchener, ON

Senior Accountant

Stoney Creek, ON
onsite
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
onsite
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

Financial Analyst

Elmira, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, an established and growing organization within the insurance and financial services industry, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting or finance professional who is looking to take ownership of reporting and analysis responsibilities while gaining exposure to a dynamic, growth-oriented business. The successful candidate will play a key role in monthly financial reporting, business analysis, commission calculations, and process improvement initiatives. This position offers meaningful career progression and is well-suited for someone interested in pursuing a CPA designation within the next 3 to 4 years. Key Responsibilities· Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports· Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances· Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data· Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes· Calculate and reconcile commission payments for advisors and sales teams· Develop, maintain, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)· Assist with regulatory reporting requirements and tax filings· Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities· Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and internal controls· Participate in finance transformation, automation, and reporting enhancement initiatives· Collaborate with stakeholders across finance and operations to provide meaningful business insights
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Milton, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is looking for a Financial Analyst to join their team. This role offers a mix of accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and project accounting responsibilities, making it a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants exposure to both accounting and finance. Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare monthly financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting analysis as part of the month-end close process.</li><li>Assist with annual budgets, ongoing forecasts, cash flow planning, and variance analysis.</li><li>Monitor the financial performance of long-term projects, including revenue recognition, project costing, margin analysis, and related reporting.</li><li>Support billing activities, deferred revenue schedules, and project-related reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with year-end audit requirements and preparation of supporting documentation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting, streamline processes, and strengthen internal controls.</li><li>Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting to support business decisions.</li></ul>
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Mississauga, ON
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Temporary
50 - 60 CAD / Hourly
Job Title: Accounting ManagerDuration: 6-8 monthsJob SummaryRobert Half is seeking an interim Accounting Manager for a west GTA client, to oversee the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, managing month-end close activities, and supporting continuous process improvements across the accounting function. The Accounting Manager will also supervise a small accounting team and serve as a key liaison for auditors and cross-functional stakeholders. This working arrangement is 4 days onsite. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare, review, and approve all account reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements.</li><li>Manage fixed asset accounting, including acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.</li><li>Maintain reconciled bank account and credit card balances.</li><li>Prepare and file sales tax returns.</li><li>Ensure compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.</li><li>Oversee the accuracy of weekly billings and payments.</li><li>Supervise and support a two-person accounting team across accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.</li><li>Provide backup support for A/P, A/R, and Financial Analyst responsibilities during vacations and peak periods.</li><li>Prepare schedules and documentation for audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.</li><li>Finalize work instructions and recommend process improvements in collaboration with the accounting team.</li><li>Participate in ERP enhancement and improvement initiatives.</li><li>Ensure internal controls are appropriately designed, implemented, and followed.</li><li>Prepare ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z