13 Results for Staff Accountant Jobs in Kitchener, ON

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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

General Accountant

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking a General Accountant to join their team in a hands-on role supporting both accounting and payroll operations. Reporting to the Controller, the role will be responsible for; Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Support the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and general ledger analyses.</li><li>Maintain the fixed asset ledger and related accounting schedules.</li><li>Perform inventory reconciliations and support inventory accounting activities.</li><li>Assist with standard costing, job costing, purchase price variance (PPV), and production variance analysis.</li><li>Reconcile inventory, subledgers, and other accounts to the general ledger.</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, resolving discrepancies as required.</li><li>Support financial reporting and operational analysis.</li><li>Participate in process improvements and support an evolving accounting function.</li><li>Coordinate weekly payroll for over 50 employees, including hourly, salaried, and temporary staff.</li><li>Review employee timesheets and supervisor approvals to ensure payroll accuracy.</li><li>Verify temporary employee hours and provide approved hours to staffing agencies.</li><li>Prepare payroll journal entries and payroll-related accruals.</li><li>Reconcile payroll balances, vacation accruals, benefits, and year-end payroll information.</li><li>Assist with payroll audits and validate T4 reporting and payroll records.</li><li>Ensure payroll processes comply with company policies and legislative requirements.</li></ul>
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

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. Accountant

South Huron/ Middlesex County (exeter, Lucan, Dashwood), ON
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a finance team in the south Huron County, Ontario area (Exeter, Lucan, Dashwood) and contribute to accurate reporting, strong financial oversight, and reliable month-end processes. This position will support core accounting operations across multiple entities, help guide budgeting and forecasting activities, and provide analysis related to project costing and revenue recognition. The role also offers exposure to year-end reporting, audit preparation, tax support, and compliance-focused finance initiatives. This is an in office role for the first 6 months, transitioning to hybrid once the training period is completed. Responsibilities:• Prepare journal entries, payroll-related accounting entries, and reconciliations to support accurate general ledger activity and timely month-end close.• Produce financial reports and review accounting output from accounts payable and accounts receivable to help maintain accuracy across daily transactions.• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles by assembling financial data, analyzing results, and identifying variances.• Track project costing and progress billings, including monitoring inventory, invoicing status, customer billings, and revenue recognition over varying project timelines.• Manage required government remittances and statutory filings in accordance with applicable reporting obligations.• Develop audit support schedules and assist with year-end working papers, including documentation needed for corporate tax preparation and T4 validation.• Support accounting activities for two entities and assist with consolidation work required for year-end financial reporting.• Participate in special finance projects, including compliance-related reviews such as equipment lease validation, while following internal control standards.• Maintain organized financial records and ensure accounting practices align with company policies and reporting requirements.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Senior Staff Accountant

London, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
We are assisting our client, a boutique full‑service public accounting firm based in London, Ontario, with hiring an experienced Intermediate Staff Accountant, Senior Staff Accountant or 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>
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

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
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
55000 - 63000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a manufacturing organization in Mississauga, Ontario. This position supports day-to-day financial operations by handling payables, maintaining accurate transaction records, and assisting with reconciliations and reporting. The successful candidate will contribute to smooth accounting processes while working closely with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial information. Responsibilities: • Manage the full cycle of vendor invoice administration, including entry, verification, and preparation of payments. • Process employee expense submissions through Concur and confirm compliance with company guidelines. • Maintain accurate records of banking activity, such as deposits, withdrawals, and corporate credit card transactions. • Examine freight, courier, and shipping invoices to ensure charges are properly documented and coded. • Assist with accounts payable reconciliations and provide support for routine accounting activities across the department. • Contribute to reporting and analysis by reviewing shipment-related costs and matching invoicing details between payables and receivables. • Work within Epicor to complete accounting tasks and adapt to updated system tools and workflows. • Support the implementation and day-to-day use of automation and AI-enabled accounting processes within the team.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Supervisor

London, ON
onsite
Permanent
95000 - 115000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to join a well established public accounting team in London, Ontario. This role is well suited to a designated accountant who brings hands-on experience in public practice and is ready to take on greater leadership in client service, file oversight, and staff development. The successful candidate will contribute strong technical judgment across accounting, assurance, and taxation while helping clients improve their financial processes and supporting the growth of entry-level team members. Responsibilities:• Lead review and and compilation engagements from planning through completion, ensuring files are well managed and client issues are addressed in a timely manner.• Provide day-to-day guidance to entry-level and intermediate team members, including task delegation, coaching, and practical support on accounting assignments.• Analyze accounting matters encountered during client engagements and develop well-reasoned solutions in collaboration with clients and senior leadership when needed.• Prepare or examine more complex personal and corporate income tax returns, while identifying planning opportunities that add value for clients.• Coordinate engagement activities with client personnel, maintain momentum on deliverables, and follow up promptly on outstanding items.• Draft clear correspondence, review working papers and reports prepared by staff, and support the preparation of preliminary billings.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Cambridge, ON
onsite
Permanent
60000 - 65000 CAD / Yearly
We are partnering with an established organization in Cambridge to recruit an organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join its finance team.This individual will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time, resolving discrepancies, and supporting month-end and year-end financial processes.The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable working collaboratively across departments to maintain accurate financial records and strong vendor relationships. Location: Cambridge, ONWork Arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days in-office and 2 days remoteEmployment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Match, code, obtain approvals for, enter, and file invoices, expense reports, and cheque requisitions.</li><li>Prepare weekly payment runs, including cheques, wire transfers, and electronic funds transfers (EFTs).</li><li>Investigate, document, and resolve accounts payable discrepancies from start to finish.</li><li>Monitor accounts payable aging and ensure vendor accounts remain current.</li><li>Review and reconcile vendor statements, following up on outstanding invoices and discrepancies as required.</li><li>Communicate with internal team members to obtain invoice approvals and ensure timely processing.</li><li>Review accrued accounts payable reports and follow up on received purchase orders that have not yet been invoiced.</li><li>Perform month-end accounts payable reconciliations and closing procedures.</li><li>Prepare month-end accrual journal entries for significant expenses.</li><li>Reconcile outstanding cheques and investigate aged items.</li><li>Match packing slips to invoices and maintain accurate supporting documentation.</li><li>Perform data entry related to year-end inventory.</li><li>Assist with offsite storage activities as required.</li><li>Provide additional support with month-end and year-end closing activities as needed.</li></ul>Qualifications & Experience<ul><li>Previous experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting role.</li><li>Strong understanding of invoice processing, payment runs, vendor reconciliations, and accounts payable procedures.</li><li>Experience with month-end closing, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations is an asset.</li><li>Familiarity with purchase orders, receiving documentation, and inventory-related processes is preferred.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and follow issues through to resolution.</li><li>A collaborative, proactive approach and commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.</li></ul>
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Brantford, ON
onsite
Permanent
63000 - 68000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, a well-established manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team. This position will play a critical role in managing customer accounts, maintaining healthy cash flow, and ensuring accurate and timely collections in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong AR experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with customers while effectively managing collections and account reconciliations. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the full accounts receivable cycle for a high-volume portfolio of customer accounts.</li><li>Generate and distribute customer invoices and statements accurately and on time.</li><li>Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on overdue accounts.</li><li>Perform collections activities through phone, email, and customer correspondence.</li><li>Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, short payments, deductions, and billing issues.</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate account records.</li><li>Process cash applications, wire transfers, EFTs, and other customer payments.</li><li>Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Accounting teams to resolve customer concerns.</li><li>Monitor customer credit limits and escalate potential credit risks when necessary.</li><li>Assist with month-end closing activities, AR reporting, and audit requests.</li><li>Prepare aging analyses and provide updates to management regarding outstanding receivables.</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives related to billing, collections, and cash application processes.</li></ul>
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Temporary
23.25 - 25 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a collaborative finance team in Waterloo, Ontario on a short-term Contract assignment supporting a leave of absence. This position focuses on day-to-day receivables activity, including cash application, invoicing, and customer payment follow-up. The successful candidate will help keep accounts current and accurate while maintaining clear communication with internal stakeholders and customers. Responsibilities: • Apply incoming payments from lockbox transactions, wire transfers, credit card receipts, and other remittance sources to the appropriate customer accounts. • Reconcile account activity by clearing credits and debits in the claims process and ensuring offsets are recorded correctly against accounts receivable balances. • Record customer deductions and establish supporting entries within the claims tracking system for follow-up and resolution. • Prepare daily billing documents, including creating and issuing proforma invoices in a timely and accurate manner. • Communicate with customers regarding outstanding proforma invoice payments and respond to payment-related inquiries professionally. • Match and apply customer prepayments against open invoices to maintain accurate account status. • Review receivable records for discrepancies and work with the team to resolve posting or billing issues efficiently. • Use Microsoft Dynamics AX and related finance tools to support accurate transaction processing and reporting.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Cambridge, ON
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and analysis for a growing organization in Cambridge, Ontario. In this role, you will turn financial and operational data into clear insights that support sound business decisions. The successful candidate will work across accounting and finance functions, contribute to budgeting activities, and produce accurate reports for stakeholders. This Financial Analyst role is an on-site position. Responsibilities:• Analyze financial results, trends, and key performance indicators to provide meaningful business insights and support decision-making.• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports using reporting tools and other accounting software platforms.• Support the budgeting and forecasting cycle by gathering data, reviewing assumptions, and helping maintain reliable financial models.• Perform data mining and detailed analysis to identify variances, patterns, and opportunities for improved financial performance.• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and operational teams to ensure data accuracy and consistent reporting across systems.• Assist with accounting-related activities by reviewing financial information, reconciling records, and supporting month-end processes.• Use CRM and financial systems to compile information, track relevant metrics, and improve reporting efficiency.• Contribute to special projects and system-related reporting needs, including ad hoc analysis requested by leadership.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

13 results for Staff Accountant in Kitchener, ON