9 results for Forensic Accountant in Kitchener, ON

Accountant

London, ON
onsite
Permanent
60000 - 65000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accountant to join our team in London, Ontario in a permanent, on-site role. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage day-to-day financial transactions, maintain accurate records, and contribute to timely month-end activities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance team to support compliance, improve reporting accuracy, and assist with a range of accounting and operational finance tasks. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily payables and receivables activities, ensuring invoices, payments, and collections are recorded accurately and processed on time. • Review employee expense submissions and reconcile corporate card transactions to maintain complete and organized financial records. • Assist with cash flow administration and treasury-related tasks by tracking balances and supporting routine banking activities. • Prepare statutory filings and remittances for government agencies in accordance with reporting deadlines and regulatory requirements. • Maintain third-party bookkeeping records, including transaction processing and account updates, as part of managed accounting support services. • Complete month-end account reconciliations for key balance sheet items such as bank accounts, receivables, prepaid expenses, payables, credit cards, and accrued liabilities. • Draft journal entries and organize supporting schedules and working papers required for period-end close procedures. • Update and maintain customer invoicing details in Salesforce to support accurate billing and account administration. • Investigate account variances, resolve discrepancies, and provide documentation and support during annual audit activities. • Contribute to financial reporting, special assignments, and finance-related initiatives, including accounting platform or banking system changes when required.
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

London, ON
remote
Contract / Temporary
45 - 47 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a contract assignment based in London, Ontario. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accountant who can work through complex financial records, improve data accuracy, and help ensure reporting is reliable and audit-ready. The successful candidate will support the review and refinement of historical financial information, reconcile records across systems, and provide practical accounting expertise in a time-sensitive environment. Responsibilities: • Review historical trial balances and income statement activity to ensure financial information is accurately reflected in NetSuite. • Clean, organize, and align legacy accounting records so balances and reporting structures are consistent across historical datasets. • Reconcile financial results in NetSuite against prior records from Sage to confirm completeness and accuracy. • Investigate and correct account setup issues, including accounts payable structures and items posted to suspense accounts. • Prepare, assess, and adjust journal entries required to support proper balance sheet and income statement presentation. • Consolidate historical reserve-related records into a more unified structure and ensure funds are classified appropriately in NetSuite. • Use Excel-based data analysis to examine large monthly data extracts, identify discrepancies, and support financial cleanup activities. • Help establish reporting that aligns with audited financial statements and supports an audit-ready accounting environment.
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a finance team in Kitchener, Ontario. In this role, you will support accurate financial reporting, strengthen the reliability of accounting records, and contribute to a disciplined close process across the organization. This position also plays an important part in consolidations, audit support, and financial analysis that helps leaders make informed business decisions. Responsibilities: • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, and completing reconciliations for balance sheet accounts. • Record payroll-related transactions each month and verify that associated expenses and liabilities are reflected correctly in the general ledger. • Review payroll balances regularly, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records. • Reconcile intercompany accounts and prepare consolidation adjustments and elimination entries for group reporting purposes. • Compile supporting schedules for external audit requests and assist in producing quarterly consolidated financial statements within required timelines. • Contribute to the annual budgeting process and provide variance analysis to help management understand financial performance against plan. • Apply accounting standards and internal policies consistently to support compliance, financial accuracy, and strong internal controls. • Prepare timely ad hoc financial reports and analysis to meet operational and leadership needs.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Analyst

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
95000 - 105000 CAD / Yearly
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. Key Responsibilities:<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>
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Burlington, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
We are partnering with our global client to hire a driven and analytical Financial Analyst for their team who is eager to grow their career in a highly collaborative, onsite environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an up‑and‑coming finance professional who wants broad exposure to the business, hands-on learning, and clear long-term advancement. In this role, you will work closely with Operations, Procurement, IT, and Finance leadership to provide meaningful financial insights that drive cost optimization, process improvement, and informed decision-making across the organization. What You’ll Be DoingForecasting, Planning & Budgeting<ul><li>Support operations, procurement, and planning teams through forecasting, scenario analysis, and trend analysis</li><li>Monitor and analyze costs across the business unit, ensuring alignment with forecast and budget, and provide clear variance explanations</li><li>Build and maintain cost models and evaluate effectiveness based on historical trends, input costs, and market conditions</li><li>Identify efficiency opportunities by automating manual processes and eliminating non-value-added activities</li><li>Track travel expenses and ensure adherence to corporate policy</li><li>Monitor IT spend and partner with IT to analyze budget vs. actual results</li></ul>Controllership, Month-End & Reporting<ul><li>Track and calculate freight and tariff/duty accruals; analyze forecast vs. actual and collaborate with logistics on variances</li><li>Maintain KPIs and trackers for purchase price variance (PPV), providing insights to operations and procurement</li><li>Analyze payroll expenses and direct labor variances related to productivity or rate changes</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries related to payroll, benefits, and travel expenses</li><li>Provide month-end analytical support to the Controller, including headcount, PPV, and travel spend analysis</li></ul>Data Analysis & Business Insights<ul><li>Manage and enhance existing Excel-based dashboards</li><li>Identify key performance indicators and design dashboards that deliver actionable insights</li><li>Translate complex financial data into clear, non-technical insights for business stakeholders</li><li>Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs and establish supplier spend trends</li></ul>
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

London, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
38 - 41.5 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing operation in London, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. In this role, you will deliver meaningful cost insights that support operational performance, financial accuracy, and informed business decisions. The position works closely with production, finance, and planning teams to strengthen reporting, evaluate profitability, and improve cost controls across the organization. Responsibilities: • Analyze material, labour, and overhead spending to assess manufacturing performance and support margin improvement. • Review Cost of Goods Sold results, investigate variances, resolve inconsistencies, and explain notable fluctuations to stakeholders. • Evaluate the financial viability of new products and initiatives by examining cost structures and profitability drivers. • Maintain and enhance costing methods and related processes to ensure reliable product costing and reporting accuracy. • Partner with production and FP&A teams to identify efficiency opportunities and provide financial input for operational decisions. • Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by preparing cost-related reports and validating accounting data. • Support budgeting and forecasting by developing assumptions for fixed overhead, capital spending, and other plant-related costs. • Prepare detailed financial analyses and reporting in collaboration with cross-functional teams, while identifying opportunities to improve cost management practices. • Administer investment-related tracking and reporting, including internal orders, budget setup, settlements, depreciation, and return on investment calculations. • Provide backup support for inventory control and production analysis functions while ensuring adherence to company policies and applicable regulations.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Financial Controller

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
130000 - 150000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is hiring a Financial Controller to lead core accounting operations and provide strong financial oversight. This is a fully on-site role in Kitchener, Ontario. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and delivering meaningful analysis that supports business decisions. The successful candidate will bring sound judgement, leadership capability, and a hands-on approach to financial management in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee the full month-end close cycle, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and completion of close activities within established timelines.• Direct general ledger activities, cash oversight, and the preparation of complete monthly financial statements with a high standard of accuracy.• Design, implement, and maintain accounting policies, control frameworks, and financial procedures that support compliance and operational effectiveness.• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, purchasing support, and broader financial planning initiatives across the business.• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.• Prepare financial reporting, performance analysis, and risk insights for senior leadership to support informed decision-making.• Manage banking relationships, tax coordination, external reporting requirements, and audit activities with outside partners.• Monitor cash flow trends, develop cash projections, and recommend approaches to optimize liquidity and use of available funds.• Track key business metrics and identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce unnecessary costs, and strengthen profitability.• Evaluate accounting systems and tools on an ongoing basis to improve efficiency, reliability, and overall financial operations.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Senior Staff Accountant

London, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
We are assisting our client, a full‑service public accounting firm based in London, Ontario, with hiring an experienced Senior Staff Accountant or junior Manager to join their team. This position is suited to a designated accountant who brings strong assurance and tax expertise, along with the ability to manage files efficiently and deliver high-quality client service. The successful candidate will contribute sound judgment, clear communication, and a collaborative approach while supporting complex accounting engagements. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead and support assurance engagements for a range of clients, ensuring work is completed accurately and in accordance with industry standards.</li><li>Build and maintain strong client relationships, regularly assessing satisfaction and identifying opportunities to add value.</li><li>Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout the year, acting as a key point of contact.</li><li>Lead and execute fieldwork, providing regular engagement updates to leadership while managing and developing junior staff.</li><li>Adapt audit and accounting approaches to evolving client needs and business environments.</li><li>Apply a strong understanding of complex accounting and auditing standards to deliver practical, client-focused solutions.</li><li>Leverage technology to enhance efficiency, support knowledge sharing, and continuously improve service delivery.</li><li>Commit to ongoing professional development to deepen technical expertise and stay current with industry standards.</li><li>Prepare and review notice to reader, review engagement files, financial statements, and both personal and corporate tax returns.</li></ul>
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Brampton, ON
onsite
Permanent
58500 - 60500 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a busy organization in the waste and environmental services sector in Guelph, Ontario. This role is well suited to someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a high volume of transactions across both payables and receivables. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate records, strengthen cash flow visibility, and provide dependable reporting for month-end review and business decision-making. Responsibilities:• Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable activities for a large portfolio of customer and vendor accounts, ensuring timely and accurate processing.• Prepare and issue invoices, apply incoming payments, and follow up on overdue balances to support healthy collections performance.• Process cheque and organizational payments with accuracy while maintaining proper documentation and financial controls.• Reconcile account activity and investigate discrepancies to keep customer and vendor records current and reliable.• Produce monthly summaries of receivables and payables to give leadership clear insight into cash flow and working capital trends.• Assemble monthly statements and financial reporting packages to support management review and routine accounting analysis.• Enter and maintain accounting data in financial systems and spreadsheets, ensuring records are complete, consistent, and audit-ready.
2026-05-05T00:00:00Z