<p><strong>Job Description: Accounting Manager – 1-year contract</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client in Kitchener is seeking an Accounting Manager for a 1-year contract. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day management of AP/AR functions, lead month-end and year-end close activities, and handle trust accounting reconciliations related to real estate closings. The ideal professional is hands-on, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and able to manage competing deadlines in a collaborative team environment. Working arrangement is onsite, 5 days weekly. Free parking is available.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee and execute full-cycle Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping.</li><li>Conduct bank and trust account reconciliations, especially in conjunction with month-end (due by the 23rd of the following month) and year-end close processes.</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, cash flow reports, and handle trust accounting specific to real estate closings.</li><li>Manage the monthly closing process, ensuring transaction completeness and reconciliation accuracy.</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries; review and ensure proper documentation for all entries.</li><li>Perform advanced Excel analyses, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, to support reporting and reconciliations.</li><li>Support or lead a small team as business needs require.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and maintain records in accordance with law/real estate industry standards.</li><li>Adapt to learning new tasks and accounting systems as required.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced IT Auditor to join our team in Hamilton, Ontario, on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will play a critical part in assessing and improving IT systems, ensuring compliance with established standards, and supporting audit functions to enhance organizational practices. This position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in IT auditing and cybersecurity compliance while contributing to the local government sector.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct audits of IT systems and processes to ensure compliance with relevant standards and internal controls.<br>• Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of accounting software systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions.<br>• Develop and implement comprehensive audit programs to assess risks and identify areas for improvement.<br>• Analyze and interpret cybersecurity frameworks such as CobiT, SOC2, and ISO 27001 to guide compliance efforts.<br>• Prepare detailed audit reports and documentation, summarizing findings and actionable recommendations.<br>• Collaborate with internal departments to address audit findings and monitor the resolution of identified issues.<br>• Provide ongoing support for both internal and external audits, including evidence collection and reporting.<br>• Monitor IT compliance metrics and create reports to communicate outcomes to stakeholders.<br>• Assist in the development and maintenance of IT security policies and procedures.<br>• Act as a subject matter expert on internal controls and risk management within IT environments.
