11 Results for Sr Accountant Jobs in Kitchener, ON

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Sr. Accountant

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 110000 CAD / Yearly
Senior Accountant📍 Mississauga, ON (100% Onsite) Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team and play a key role in financial reporting, fixed asset accounting, and business partnering. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA or CPA-track professional looking to make an impact in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. What You'll Do<ul><li>Own fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, reconciliations, and physical inventory reviews.</li><li>Manage lease accounting and ensure compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Lead reporting, forecasting, and analysis for capital assets and CapEx.</li><li>Prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.</li><li>Support audit, tax, and sales tax compliance activities for Canadian entities.</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insights and support key business decisions.</li><li>Collaborate with Accounting, AP, AR, and FP&A teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Drive process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives across finance.</li></ul>
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

South Huron/ Middlesex County (exeter, Lucan, Dashwood), ON
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a finance team in the south Huron County, Ontario area (Exeter, Lucan, Dashwood) and contribute to accurate reporting, strong financial oversight, and reliable month-end processes. This position will support core accounting operations across multiple entities, help guide budgeting and forecasting activities, and provide analysis related to project costing and revenue recognition. The role also offers exposure to year-end reporting, audit preparation, tax support, and compliance-focused finance initiatives. This is an in office role for the first 6 months, transitioning to hybrid once the training period is completed. Responsibilities:• Prepare journal entries, payroll-related accounting entries, and reconciliations to support accurate general ledger activity and timely month-end close.• Produce financial reports and review accounting output from accounts payable and accounts receivable to help maintain accuracy across daily transactions.• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles by assembling financial data, analyzing results, and identifying variances.• Track project costing and progress billings, including monitoring inventory, invoicing status, customer billings, and revenue recognition over varying project timelines.• Manage required government remittances and statutory filings in accordance with applicable reporting obligations.• Develop audit support schedules and assist with year-end working papers, including documentation needed for corporate tax preparation and T4 validation.• Support accounting activities for two entities and assist with consolidation work required for year-end financial reporting.• Participate in special finance projects, including compliance-related reviews such as equipment lease validation, while following internal control standards.• Maintain organized financial records and ensure accounting practices align with company policies and reporting requirements.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Temporary
35 - 37 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant with hands-on experience working in a shared services environment to join a pharmaceutical organization in Mississauga, Ontario on a contract basis. In this role, you will take ownership of key accounting activities, support accurate and timely financial reporting, and contribute to a disciplined month-end close process. You will serve as a key liaison between corporate finance, shared services, and local business teams, coordinating the resolution of accounting issues, strengthening collaboration, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Serve as a key liaison between corporate finance, shared services, and local business teams to address accounting inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure alignment on deliverables and reporting expectations.</li><li>Investigate accounting discrepancies and processing issues, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with the appropriate teams through to resolution.</li><li>Lead core month-end accounting activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting packages for corporate finance.</li><li>Manage the full close cycle for assigned entities, coordinating shared services inputs and ensuring deadlines are met and financial information is complete, accurate, and compliant with reporting requirements.</li><li>Review work and financial information provided by shared services, address gaps or errors, and follow up on outstanding items to support a timely and accurate close.</li><li>Assess intercompany billings to confirm correct coding, reasonableness, and allocation across business units and profit centres, working with corporate and shared services teams to resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Collaborate with FP&A to analyze differences between actual results and budget or forecast and provide meaningful explanations for cost centre variances.</li><li>Perform detailed account and cost analysis to support decision-making, highlight trends, and improve financial visibility.</li><li>Identify inefficiencies in accounting workflows, handoffs, and communication between teams, and help implement practical improvements that reduce errors, rework, and delays.</li><li>Maintain adherence to accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies while strengthening process documentation and clarifying responsibilities across teams.</li><li>Support internal and external audits by coordinating documentation, responding to inquiries, and assisting with tax-related financial requests.</li><li>Apply sound judgment to prioritize deliverables, take ownership of issue resolution, and escalate matters appropriately.</li></ul>
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Burlington, ON
onsite
Permanent
65000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, an established public accounting firm, is seeking a Staff Accountant / Tax Preparer to join their growing team. This opportunity is ideal for an individual working toward their CPA designation or considering the CPA path, with experience in public accounting and an interest in both accounting and taxation. The successful candidate will work directly with small to mid-sized businesses, owner-managed companies, and individuals, gaining exposure to corporate accounting, year-end engagements, and tax preparation. Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare corporate, personal, and partnership income tax returns</li><li>Assist with year-end engagements, including compilation and review files</li><li>Prepare working papers, account reconciliations, and financial statements</li><li>Analyze client records and identify discrepancies or areas requiring follow-up</li><li>Assist with bookkeeping and month-end accounting support for clients</li><li>Communicate with clients to obtain documentation and resolve accounting inquiries</li><li>Respond to CRA correspondence and client tax questions</li><li>Support senior accountants and managers on client engagements</li><li>Contribute to special projects and process improvements as required</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Mississauga,, ON
onsite
Permanent
50000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a public accounting team in Mississauga, Ontario. This position is suited to someone who brings hands-on experience in Canadian public practice and is comfortable handling bookkeeping, tax preparation, and year-end accounting work with minimal day-to-day direction. The successful candidate will support a range of client files while maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, and delivering dependable financial reporting and compliance support. Responsibilities: • Manage complete bookkeeping activities for client accounts, including maintaining accurate financial records and processing routine transactions. • Perform regular reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts to ensure balances are accurate and discrepancies are resolved promptly. • Prepare T1 personal income tax returns with attention to current tax rules and supporting documentation requirements. • Complete T2 corporate tax filings for a variety of clients in accordance with Canadian tax regulations and reporting timelines. • Assemble year-end working paper files and assist in producing financial statements that are organized, accurate, and ready for review. • Support indirect tax and regulatory filing obligations, including sales tax submissions and related compliance requirements. • Use QuickBooks and Canadian tax software to maintain client records, prepare filings, and streamline file completion. • Work independently across ongoing bookkeeping and tax assignments while managing multiple deadlines in a public accounting environment.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 100000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a busy public practice team. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys managing a high volume of client files while delivering accurate accounting and tax work across a range of small engagements. The successful candidate will contribute to compilation and review work, prepare corporate and personal tax returns, and maintain strong client relationships through responsive and attentive service. Responsibilities: • Prepare compilation and review engagement files for a diverse portfolio of small business and individual clients. • Complete corporate and personal income tax returns with a high level of accuracy and attention to deadlines. • Handle required organizational and government filings in accordance with applicable Canadian regulatory requirements. • Communicate directly with clients to gather information, clarify issues, and build strong working relationships across multiple accounts. • Support accounting processes by assisting with limited bookkeeping tasks, including maintaining financial records where needed. • Perform bank reconciliations, post journal entries, and help maintain complete and accurate general ledger records. • Contribute to month-end activities and ensure client files are organized, up to date, and ready for reporting. • Use CaseWare, CaseView, and tax preparation software to complete files efficiently and maintain documentation standards.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Guelph, ON
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 97500 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking a highly analytical and business-minded Senior Financial Analyst to join their finance team. Reporting into finance leadership, this role will serve as a key business partner responsible for financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, financial modelling, and strategic decision support. Working closely with operational and commercial leaders, the successful candidate will provide meaningful insights that drive profitability, support business growth, and enhance decision-making across the organization. Key Responsibilities: Financial Analysis & Reporting• Prepare and deliver monthly financial reporting, analysis, and commentary on business performance, including revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and profitability.• Analyze financial and operational results, identify key trends and business drivers, and provide actionable recommendations to improve performance.• Develop financial models, business cases, and profitability analyses to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.• Conduct customer, product, and business-unit profitability analysis to identify growth opportunities and areas for improvement.• Perform cost and variance analysis, including the evaluation of standard costs and key operational metrics.• Support senior leadership with ad hoc reporting, financial modelling, and business analysis. Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting activities.• Partner with department leaders to develop, maintain, and refine financial plans and performance targets.• Analyze forecast-to-actual variances and communicate risks, opportunities, and recommendations.• Support long-range planning initiatives and provide insight into future business performance.• Present forecasts, financial results, and key findings to leadership teams. Business Partnership & Continuous Improvement• Act as a trusted finance partner to operational and commercial leaders across the organization.• Provide financial analysis and decision support to improve profitability, efficiency, and overall business performance.• Participate in cross-functional initiatives focused on process improvements, reporting enhancements, and business transformation projects.• Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting effectiveness, and financial processes.• Assist with the implementation and optimization of financial systems, reporting tools, and business intelligence solutions.• Collaborate closely with Accounting and other corporate functions to ensure alignment of financial objectives and reporting requirements.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Brampton, ON
onsite
Temporary
40 - 50 CAD / Hourly
Senior Financial AnalystBrampton, ON Working Arrangement: OnsiteDuration: 6-9 months Our client in Brampton is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support a growing finance and accounting function within a midsize organization. This role will oversee 3 direct-report analysts and partner closely with management to clean up existing processes, establish best practices, strengthen controls, and recommend SOP improvements across the department. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting and internal controls, with the ability to assess current workflows, implement checks and balances, and drive process improvement. An internal audit background is highly valued for this role.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 financial analysts</li><li>Partner with the manager to evaluate current finance and accounting processes and identify opportunities for improvement</li><li>Establish and implement best practices, standardized workflows, and stronger process documentation</li><li>Review, modify, and recommend enhancements to standard operating procedures (SOPs)</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and ensure appropriate checks and balances are in place</li><li>Support accounting operations with a strong focus on technical accounting and controls</li><li>Assist with cash flow and treasury-related activities as a secondary area of responsibility</li><li>Work cross-functionally with stakeholders, including intercompany processes</li><li>Support ongoing and future ERP-related initiatives, including workflow enhancements and planned system migration projects</li><li>Analyze financial data and create reporting tools using Excel, including VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and related functions</li><li>Help drive continuous improvement in AP workflow and broader finance systems processes</li></ul>
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing operation in Waterloo, Ontario and provide reliable financial insight that supports sound production and purchasing decisions. This position focuses on maintaining accurate product costing, reviewing operational variances, and delivering timely reporting that helps leaders understand plant performance. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen cost controls, improve data accuracy, and contribute to budgeting and ongoing efficiency initiatives. Responsibilities: • Maintain standard cost information by reviewing historical data, validating assumptions, and updating costing records to reflect current operating conditions. • Refresh raw material cost standards on a regular monthly cycle using forecast information supplied by the purchasing team. • Verify that production recipes and process specifications reflect accurate run rates and labour assumptions for costing purposes. • Investigate purchasing and material usage variances to identify discrepancies and keep bills of material and standard costs aligned with actual operations. • Prepare cost models for new items, product changes, and initiatives aimed at reducing manufacturing spend. • Collaborate with Purchasing, Research and Development, and Manufacturing to support cost approvals, track labour-related variances, and assess financial results after product launches. • Produce recurring operational finance reports covering areas such as purchase price variance, labour performance, yield, inventory movements, production volumes, and overhead spending. • Reconcile income statement activity by reviewing variance-related transactions and correcting inconsistencies where required. • Analyze plant expenses and prepare journal entries related to labour, utilities, and inventory account reconciliations. • Assist with the annual budgeting process and support cost-reduction efforts in partnership with operational finance leadership.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Senior Staff Accountant

London, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
We are assisting our client, a boutique full‑service public accounting firm based in London, Ontario, with hiring an experienced Intermediate Staff Accountant, Senior Staff Accountant or 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>
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Sr. Finance Manager

Kitchener- Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide financial management across multiple business units in Kitchener- Waterloo, Ontario. This hybrid role combines hands-on oversight of accounting activities with strategic analysis that supports operational and leadership decisions. The successful candidate will strengthen reporting, improve financial processes, and help build a scalable finance function for a growing organization. Responsibilities:• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycle to ensure accurate records and timely completion across all entities.• Prepare, review, and interpret financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting documents to maintain reporting quality and consistency.• Manage core finance operations, including accounts payable, cash oversight, and related transactional activities.• Partner with senior leaders to assess business results, highlight financial risks, and identify opportunities for improved performance.• Lead, coach, and support the finance team by setting clear priorities, accountability measures, and service expectations.• Strengthen internal control practices and governance standards to support compliance, audit readiness, and organizational growth.• Drive process enhancements by introducing automation, technology, and AI-based solutions that improve efficiency and data accuracy.• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning while aligning financial insights with operational needs across consulting and construction-focused business lines.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

11 results for Sr Accountant in Kitchener, ON