7 results for Sr Accountant in Waterloo, ON

Sr. Accountant

Oakville, ON
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Contract to Hire
44.308 - 51.304 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Oakville, Ontario in a contract-to-permanent opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can support accurate financial reporting, strengthen month-end activities, and work effectively across multiple finance functions. The successful candidate will bring strong reconciliation expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Record and post journal entries to maintain an accurate and up-to-date general ledger. • Perform bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations while identifying and resolving outstanding items promptly. • Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and supporting timely completion of deliverables. • Maintain well-organized accounting records and supporting files to ensure audit readiness and documentation accuracy. • Examine financial activity for completeness, consistency, and compliance with internal accounting practices and reporting requirements. • Prepare financial reports and provide support in the development of financial statements and related analysis. • Investigate variances, research discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions to improve accuracy in financial results. • Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, and controlling teams to coordinate information and resolve accounting issues. • Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation and responding to finance-related inquiries.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Waterloo, ON
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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

Cost Accountant

London, ON
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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

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

Accountant

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
Position OverviewOur client is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join their team. This role will support the full-cycle accounting function, including month-end close, financial reporting, and analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, experience in NetSuite, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This is a full time permanent position that offers a hybrid working environment in Mississauga. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts to sub-ledgers, ensuring accuracy and completeness</li><li>Maintain and manage fixed asset schedules, including depreciation calculations</li><li>Prepare and file GST/HST/PST returns in a timely and accurate manner</li><li>Handle amortization of prepaid expenses</li><li>Support the implementation and adherence to internal control procedures</li><li>Assist with the preparation of year-end audit working papers and liaise with external auditors</li><li>Contribute to budgeting, including variance analysis</li><li>Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting packages for management</li><li>Provide ad hoc financial analysis and accounting support as needed</li></ul>
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Intermediate Accountant

Oakville, ON
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Contract / Temporary
30 - 35 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Intermediate Accountant to join a non-profit organization in Oakville, Ontario on a Contract basis. In this role, you will support core accounting operations across payables, receivables, and period-end reporting while helping maintain accurate financial records. This opportunity is well suited to someone who brings strong attention to detail, solid technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage the complete accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, payment preparation, and record maintenance. • Oversee end-to-end accounts receivable activities by issuing invoices, applying payments, and following up on outstanding balances. • Prepare and post routine and adjusting journal entries to ensure the general ledger remains accurate and up to date. • Complete monthly account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to support reliable financial reporting. • Contribute to month-end close activities by compiling supporting schedules, reviewing balances, and preparing reports. • Assist with year-end accounting tasks, including reconciliations, working papers, and documentation required for reporting and audit support. • Maintain financial records within accounting systems, including Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics, while ensuring transactions are entered correctly and on time. • Support financial statement preparation by organizing data, verifying account activity, and identifying items requiring follow-up.
2026-05-25T00:00:00Z