13 results for Cost Accountant in Waterloo, ON

General Accountant

Burlington, ON
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented General Accountant to join a growing organization in Burlington, Ontario. This role supports core accounting operations across payables, receivables, invoicing, and month-end activities while helping maintain accurate financial records. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process accounts payable transactions, including setting up vendors, maintaining payment terms, and ensuring invoices are coded correctly. • Prepare weekly payment runs and coordinate timely disbursements to suppliers. • Address vendor questions promptly and maintain orderly records for both outstanding and completed payables. • Support accounts receivable operations by issuing invoices, monitoring customer accounts, and keeping account information up to date. • Review new customer accounts, assess credit-related information, and maintain accurate customer master data. • Organize supporting documentation, enter invoice details, and post transactions to the appropriate general ledger accounts. • Prepare progress and milestone-based billing while helping ensure revenue is recorded accurately. • Follow up on overdue receivables in line with contract terms and provide month-end updates on collection status. • Record deposits in the accounting system and complete electronic banking deposit activities. • Assist with reconciliations, journal entries, and other month-end accounting tasks as required.
2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Mississauga, ON
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Temporary
45 - 50 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Accountant to support payroll operations for a construction and contractor environment in Mississauga, Ontario. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can oversee complex payroll activities, maintain compliance, and produce accurate reporting across union and non-union groups. The successful candidate will bring strong payroll accounting knowledge, a disciplined approach to reconciliations, and the ability to manage time-sensitive payroll cycles with accuracy. Responsibilities:• Process and maintain employee compensation, payroll data, hours worked, earnings, and deductions within the payroll system.• Complete weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing accurately and on time for both union and non-union employee groups.• Generate and review audit, exception, and reconciliation reports to validate gross-to-net pay, labour hours, pay rates, deductions, and payroll accuracy.• Manage payroll disbursements, including direct deposits, pay statements, garnishments, employment insurance claims, and government correspondence.• Validate and reconcile payroll transactions with downstream systems, including job costing, general ledger, payroll taxes, benefit remittances, and statutory payments.• Partner with outsourced payroll tax compliance providers and coordinate payroll tax notices, remittances, and compliance activities.• Prepare and submit union and non-union payroll reporting, including certified payroll, prevailing wage, and benefit remittance reports, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, provincial/state, and job-specific regulations.• Coordinate and support payroll tax audits, union benefit audits, annual workers' compensation audits, and other payroll-related compliance reviews.• Investigate, analyze, and resolve payroll discrepancies, variances, and exceptions in a timely manner.• Create queries, reports, Excel workbooks, and summary analyses to support payroll operations, audits, and business requirements.• Provide audit support and prepare documentation for internal and external auditors.• Perform additional payroll and accounting duties and participate in process improvement initiatives as assigned.
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

Financial Controller

Waterloo, ON
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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, strong 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.
2026-07-21T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
78000 - 88000 CAD / Yearly
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to support a growing, multi-entity client of ours in the Mississauga area. This role will take ownership of full-cycle accounting for one operating company while contributing to consolidated financial reporting, month-end close, and ongoing process improvements.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both detail-oriented accounting work and exposure to broader financial analysis, cash flow management, and evolving processes in a growth-oriented business. Key ResponsibilitiesFull-Cycle Accounting <ul><li>Manage day-to-day accounting for one operating company</li><li>Oversee AP and AR processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Complete monthly close activities including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintain and assess the integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements</li></ul>Month-End Close & Financial Reporting<ul><li>Play a key role in month-end close with a focus on accuracy and completeness</li><li>Support financial statement preparation across multiple entities</li><li>Support in strengthening the reporting processes and identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement</li></ul>Cash Flow & Treasury Support<ul><li>Support weekly cash flow forecasting and ongoing monitoring of cash position</li><li>Track and analyze cash flow, particularly as it relates to investments and capital allocation</li><li>Contribute to decision-making in a business that is actively investing in expansion and vertical integration</li></ul>Inventory & Costing<ul><li>Manage and support monthly inventory accounting under a periodic system (FIFO, WIP)</li><li>Calculate and analyze cost of goods sold (COGS)</li><li>Maintain and update bills of materials (BOMs)</li></ul>Analysis, Controls & Process Improvement<ul><li>Assist with financial analysis to support business decisions and operational effectiveness</li><li>Support internal control development and compliance across entities</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy</li><li>Collaborate closely with the Controller on special projects and evolving priorities</li></ul>
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Mississauga, ON
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Temporary
35 - 37 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for a pharmaceutical organization in Mississauga, Ontario. This Contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage close activities, assess financial results, and contribute to strong reporting practices. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate records, supporting compliance, and partnering with internal teams to improve financial performance and processes. Responsibilities:• Lead the full month-end close cycle for Canadian entities, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and submitted within required timelines.• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting packages while helping maintain the quality of information provided to corporate stakeholders.• Examine intercompany cost allocations and charges to confirm proper coding, accuracy, and distribution across relevant profit centres.• Apply sound judgment to resolve accounting issues, determine when escalation is required, and balance multiple deadlines effectively.• Work closely with FP&A partners to analyze monthly variances, explain differences between actual and planned results, and provide meaningful financial insight.• Maintain adherence to accounting policies and internal control standards while identifying opportunities to strengthen existing procedures.• Assist with internal and external audit requests, including documentation and support related to tax and compliance matters.• Evaluate financial and operational processes, recommend efficiency improvements, and help drive initiatives that support stronger business performance and cost management.
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
35 - 38 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a team in Ontario in a contract opportunity with permanent potential. This role is suited to someone who can oversee day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of properties while producing accurate month-end deliverables and financial reporting. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with property management stakeholders and use strong Excel skills to support organized, reliable reporting. Responsibilities: • Oversee end-to-end accounting activities for a group of roughly 10 to 15 condominium and commercial properties, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time. • Manage receivables, prepare supporting schedules, and coordinate month-end close tasks to maintain complete and balanced financial records. • Compile and assess monthly financial packages for assigned properties, with attention to accuracy, presentation, and reporting deadlines. • Partner with property managers to address financial questions, review results, and support the accounting needs of each property. • Prepare reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and general ledger balances to support accurate financial statements. • Record journal entries and maintain accounting documentation that supports period-end reporting and audit readiness. • Create, organize, and format accounting reports in Excel to improve clarity and usability for internal stakeholders. • Use property accounting systems such as Yardi or Yardi Breeze to process financial information and support reporting activities.
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

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
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a hybrid team in Centre Wellington, Ontario, where you will turn financial information into practical recommendations that support commercial decision-making. This role works closely with sales and finance partners to evaluate pricing, profitability, and business performance across customers, products, and channels. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, sound financial judgment, and the confidence to communicate insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Responsibilities:• Work alongside sales and commercial leaders to evaluate pricing strategies, review deal economics, and provide insight into customer-level profitability.• Examine margins across product lines, customer segments, and distribution channels to uncover performance trends and recommend improvement opportunities.• Contribute to the design and ongoing oversight of discount structures, promotional offers, and pricing initiatives to support profitable growth.• Administer customer rebate programs by maintaining accurate records, preparing monthly accruals, and investigating variances against expectations.• Build and refine financial models that measure how pricing adjustments, rebate structures, and commercial programs affect revenue and gross margin.• Support recurring business planning activities by preparing analysis that helps the sales team assess current results and upcoming priorities.• Produce reports and dashboards that highlight sales performance, explain key trends, and support longer-term planning discussions.• Partner with finance colleagues to help ensure revenue treatment, rebate accounting, and related controls are handled accurately and in line with policy.• Identify ways to improve reporting, pricing governance, and rebate administration through process standardization and increased automation.• Provide additional analysis and contribute to special projects based on evolving business needs.
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Billing Analyst

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Temporary
25 - 28 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing Analyst to join a construction-focused organization in Mississauga, Ontario on a Contract basis. In this role, you will support accurate invoicing and revenue tracking across active projects while working closely with project and finance teams. The successful candidate will bring strong billing experience, sound contract review skills, and hands-on knowledge of Jonas Construction Software. Responsibilities: • Create and issue client invoices by aligning billed amounts with contract terms, completed work, and project milestones. • Use Jonas Construction Software to administer project billing records, monitor job costs, and maintain supporting contract information. • Examine agreements, purchase documents, change requests, and authorizations to confirm billing accuracy and completeness. • Track invoicing timelines across multiple projects and identify revenue that is ready to be billed but has not yet been processed. • Prepare various billing formats, including progress-based invoices, time-and-material billings, and scheduled recurring charges. • Respond to customer questions related to invoices, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate resolutions in a timely manner. • Work with project managers and accounting staff to reconcile billing activity and ensure financial records remain accurate. • Maintain organized documentation for contracts, invoice support, and related billing records for audit and reporting purposes. • Review accounts receivable aging, follow up on overdue balances, and contribute to month-end and year-end reporting and reconciliations.
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Kitchener, ON
onsite
Permanent
57000 - 62000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join their finance team. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations with a primary focus on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash applications, vendor payments, and month-end activities. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a high-volume environment, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and possess a collaborative approach to supporting the accounting function. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable· Process approximately 40-50 supplier invoices per week, ensuring accuracy and timely entry.· Review and reconcile vendor statements.· Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with vendors and internal departments.Accounts Receivable· Generate and process approximately 20-30 customer invoices per week.· Monitor outstanding balances and assist with collections activities as required.· Investigate and resolve customer billing inquiries.Cash Management· Apply incoming customer payments and reconcile cash receipts.· Assist in maintaining daily cash records and reconciliations.Vendor Payments· Prepare and process scheduled vendor payment runs.· Verify supporting documentation and approvals.· Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries and account reconciliations.Month-End Support· Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and journal entries.Intercompany Accounting· Process and reconcile intercompany transactions.· Assist with balancing intercompany accounts and resolving discrepancies.
2026-07-29T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Burlington, ON
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our finance team. This position is responsible for managing the organization's day-to-day accounting functions while ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting month-end and year-end close activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the company's financial records and providing reliable financial information to support business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently while collaborating closely with leadership in a dynamic, manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting functions </li><li>Maintain the General Ledger and ensure accuracy of all financial transactions </li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP </li><li>Complete month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations </li><li>Perform bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations </li><li>Maintain prepaid expense, accrual, inventory, and fixed asset schedules </li><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions </li><li>Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll while maintaining payroll records- 80 Employees- Non Union- Dayforce</li><li>Coordinate statutory remittances and government filings including HST, WSIB, garnishments, and other required submissions </li><li>Reconcile sub-ledgers to the General Ledger </li><li>Manage cash receipts, bank deposits, petty cash, and cash reconciliations </li><li>Maintain accurate accounting documentation and supporting records </li><li>Assist with management reporting by providing financial analysis and insights </li><li>Maintain personnel files and payroll-related documentation as required </li><li>Support audits and ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls </li><li>Participate in special projects and perform additional accounting duties as assigned </li></ul>
2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Cambridge, ON
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 125000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations for their manufacturing business. This position is an on-site role that plays a critical part in delivering reliable financial reporting, supporting operational decision-making, and maintaining effective controls across accounting processes. The successful candidate will work closely with plant leadership, supply chain partners, and senior management while guiding the accounting team and strengthening financial performance through analysis, planning, and process improvement. Responsibilities:• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, the general ledger, fixed assets, and related financial processes to ensure accurate records and efficient workflows.• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting documentation are completed accurately and on schedule to the parent company.• Monitor inventory valuation and product costing within a manufacturing setting, reviewing count results, adjustments, and cost movements to maintain dependable financial data.• Evaluate operating and financial results by identifying trends and explaining variances, then provide practical recommendations that support stronger business performance.• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to track plant performance metrics, assess production efficiencies, and highlight opportunities to improve margins and control costs.• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and working capital analysis to support both short-term business needs and longer-range planning.• Maintain a strong control environment by upholding accounting policies, supporting statutory filings and remittances, and preparing for external, internal, and banking audit requirements.• Act as a key financial partner between the Canadian business and U.S. corporate stakeholders, coordinating intercompany activity and delivering clear reporting to senior leadership.• Coach and develop the accounting team through performance feedback, training, hiring support, and cross-functional knowledge sharing that builds capability and accountability.• Identify and implement improvements in reporting practices, system use, and financial processes to increase accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making support.
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z