Sr Accountant Jobs in Waterloo, 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>
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

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

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

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

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>
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Kitchener, ON
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Finance team, assisting in maintaining the integrity of accounting information and systems, in accordance with the standard and rules under GAAP, as well as other regulatory bodies. You'll have these opportunities to reconcile, analyze and synthesize financial data from business operations. They play active role in preparation of public financial statements and other regulatory reports. Responsibilities:• Manage monthly, quarterly and year-end financial closes including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations and accruals• Perform monthly review of financials to assess accuracy/completeness and variance analysis• Focused on revenue recognition, cut-off, contract maintenance, contract amortization/deferred revenue• Prepare audit schedules and quarterly consolidated financial statements to facilitate engagements with external auditors to ensure timely close• Assist in the development annual budgets and prepare variance analysis for management team• Ensure adherence to accounting principles and company policies• Responsible for timely and accurate ad-hoc reports as needed
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

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

Sr. Finance Manager

Kitchener- Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 125000 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.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant - Firm

Oakville, ON
onsite
Temporary
50 - 58 CAD / Hourly
Senior Accountant - Firm (Contract)Role: Senior Accountant – Firm (13 Month - Contract)Duration: 13-month contractWork Model: OnsiteLocation: Oakville, ON Position OverviewOur client is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support their team. This role is ideal for someone with recent public practice experience who can confidently manage files independently and contribute across financial reporting, assurance, and tax engagements. The successful candidate will work with a diverse client base while partnering closely with firm leadership to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare year-end files, including working paper packages, account analysis, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Assist with assurance engagements through planning, testing, analysis, and completion of engagement files.</li><li>Prepare corporate, personal, trust, and other tax filings while ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.</li><li>Manage a portfolio of client engagements and maintain regular communication throughout the engagement cycle.</li><li>Investigate and resolve accounting-related matters, escalating complex issues when appropriate.</li><li>Support and review the work of junior team members, providing guidance and feedback as needed.</li><li>Monitor deadlines across multiple engagements and ensure timely completion of deliverables.</li><li>Research technical accounting and tax matters and apply findings to client situations.</li><li>Contribute to operational efficiency by identifying opportunities to improve processes and workflow.</li></ul>
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

General Accountant

Brampton, ON
onsite
Permanent
65000 - 70000 CAD / Yearly
Job Title: General Accountant Location: Brampton, Ontario Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Job Description:Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative General Accountant to join their finance team. This role is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end processes, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and subledgers</li><li>Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation</li><li>Prepare account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed</li><li>Assist in the preparation of financial reports and internal reporting packages</li><li>Help ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Participate in audits by preparing supporting schedules and documentation</li><li>Contribute to process improvements within the accounting function</li></ul>
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst FP&A

Guelph, ON
onsite
Temporary
45 - 50 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst FP&A to join our client's team in Guelph, Ontario on a 6-mon Contract basis. This role will support regional financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making by translating complex data into clear business insights. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership and cross-functional partners to strengthen forecasting, budgeting, pricing analysis, and overall financial performance. Work model: 3 days onsite in Guelph, ONContract duration: 6 mon Responsibilities:• Deliver monthly reviews of financial performance by assessing revenue trends, sales volume, cost of goods sold, margins, and operating expenses, and summarize key findings for leadership.• Create financial models and scenario analyses that uncover profitability opportunities, clarify business drivers, and support informed decision-making.• Lead regional budgeting and forecasting activities, including ongoing updates, variance interpretation, and presentation of results to senior management.• Analyze gross margin performance across regions, customers, and product lines, and provide recommendations related to pricing and new product decisions.• Review manufacturing standard costs and investigate monthly variances to identify issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement.• Monitor market conditions and competitive developments, assess potential business impacts, and advise stakeholders on appropriate financial responses.• Prepare ad hoc reports, dashboards, and financial analyses for senior leaders to support operational and strategic priorities.• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes, including the rollout of analytical tools and support for broader business initiatives.• Build effective partnerships with sales, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other internal teams to advance regional financial objectives.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
Job Title: AccountantLocation: Mississauga, Ontario / On-site Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Job Summary: Robert Half Canada is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant on behalf of our client in the professional services industry. This role is responsible for supporting core accounting functions, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with reporting, reconciliations, and month-end activities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy</li><li>Perform bank, account, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing activities</li><li>Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation</li><li>Review financial data for accuracy and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring as needed</li><li>Maintain organized accounting records and documentation</li><li>Assist with audit preparation, internal controls, and compliance-related tasks</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support accounting and reporting needs</li></ul>
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Vaughan, ON
onsite
Permanent
60000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accountant to support day-to-day accounting activities for a manufacturing business in Vaughan, Ontario. This role is suited to someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and confident managing financial records with accuracy. The successful candidate will contribute to timely reporting, maintain smooth transaction processing, and help ensure the integrity of accounts across payables, receivables, and reconciliations. Responsibilities: • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and processed within established timelines. • Prepare and review customer billings, supplier invoices, and related documentation to maintain complete and up-to-date financial records. • Perform regular account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to support accurate ledger balances. • Assist with month-end close tasks, including journal entries, account analysis, and supporting schedules. • Maintain accounting data in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and help keep system information organized and reliable. • Use Microsoft Excel to analyze financial data, track outstanding items, and prepare routine accounting reports. • Communicate with internal teams and external contacts to resolve payment, billing, and account issues efficiently.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Fixed Asset Accountant

Toronto, ON
onsite
Temporary
47.5 - 55 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Fixed Asset Accountant to support our Manufacturing client in Toronto, Ontario through a Long-term Contract assignment. This role combines day-to-day fixed asset accounting with project-related support, making it ideal for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, advanced Excel capability, and experience handling multi-currency transactions and reporting. Responsibilities:• Manage fixed asset accounting activities, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and reconciliations.• Maintain accurate capital asset records and help ensure balances are properly reflected in financial reporting.• Support ongoing finance project work by reviewing, organizing, and preparing asset data for system loading and validation.• Perform detailed analysis in Excel to clean large datasets, investigate discrepancies, and improve data accuracy.• Work closely with finance, procurement, and operations teams to gather information and resolve fixed asset issues efficiently.• Assist with period-end and year-end activities related to fixed assets, ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are met.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

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