8 results for Cost Accountant in Kitchener, 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

Financial Controller

Waterloo, ON
onsite
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.
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z

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
onsite
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 company 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.
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Waterloo, ON
remote
Temporary
43.5385 - 50.413 CAD / Hourly
Accounting Manager – Temporary Contract (12 Months) Fully RemoteWe are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to provide temporary contract support across Corporate Accounting and Accounting Operations. This role will help ensure continuity of month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance activities while also supporting key ERP project deliverables. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong general ledger expertise, practical NetSuite experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This person will take ownership of assigned responsibilities, apply sound judgment, solve problems effectively, and adapt to evolving business needs. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, fixed assets, intangible assets, and other accounting adjustments</li><li>Analyze general ledger accounts and review fixed asset, lease, and intangible asset continuity schedules</li><li>Investigate unusual balances, account fluctuations, reconciling items, and data inconsistencies</li><li>Prepare balance sheet analysis reports and reconciliation summaries for senior management</li><li>Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met</li><li>Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX controls, and internal accounting policies</li><li>Support the NetSuite ERP reimplementation by gathering information, tracking open items, following up with stakeholders, and assisting with project deliverables</li><li>Assist with data cleansing, migration readiness, and validation of financial data integrations, mappings, reconciliations, and reporting outputs</li><li>Provide support across Corporate Accounting and Accounting Operations for special projects, process improvements, and evolving business priorities</li></ul>
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

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 Administrator

Guelph, ON
onsite
Permanent
55000 - 60000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Administrator to support day-to-day financial operations in Guelph, Ontario. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate records, coordinating payment and billing activities, and helping the accounting team deliver reliable financial information. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in both accounts payable and accounts receivable, along with a strong ability to stay organized and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee end-to-end accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to ensure transactions are completed accurately and on schedule. • Record and verify invoices, bills, receipts, and payments while maintaining complete and up-to-date financial documentation. • Review payable and receivable reports regularly to identify variances, outstanding items, and areas requiring follow-up. • Communicate with vendors and customers to investigate and resolve billing, payment, and account discrepancies. • Reconcile supplier statements and maintain productive working relationships with external partners. • Coordinate payment processing and support daily banking tasks related to deposits, withdrawals, and account activity. • Ensure financial transactions are handled in accordance with company guidelines and established accounting procedures. • Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, reporting support, and record preparation. • Provide documentation and administrative support during audits and contribute to other accounting assignments as needed.
2026-08-17T00:00:00Z