17 results for Cost Accountant in Markham, ON

Accountant

Markham, ON
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Contract / Temporary
33.25 - 38.5 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to join an Ontario team on a contract basis to support key financial and metal accounting activities. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can balance analysis, reconciliation, and reporting responsibilities in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will contribute to accurate account oversight, trading-related reviews, and month-end support while working closely with internal stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Conduct recurring reviews of metal accounting records, identify discrepancies, and investigate unusual variances. • Maintain metal weight ledgers and complete monthly reconciliations and reporting to support accurate inventory and financial tracking. • Review daily trading results and foreign exchange activity to confirm timely and appropriate hedging actions. • Reconcile external refiner accounts on a regular basis to verify the accuracy of recorded metal balances. • Partner with the metal control team to validate physical inventory counts, compare results to system records, and resolve differences. • Provide backup support for trading operations, including daily reconciliation of trading and foreign exchange transactions. • Assist with monthly financial reporting activities to help ensure accurate and timely close processes. • Administer contract renewal documentation and maintain organized records within SharePoint. • Perform additional accounting and administrative tasks as needed to support departmental priorities.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Mississauga, ON
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Contract / Temporary
48 - 50 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join a contract opportunity based in Ontario. This role is suited to an accounting specialist who can manage payroll-related reconciliations, support financial close activities, and work collaboratively with Payroll, Finance, and HR teams in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will bring strong payroll accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgement, and the ability to maintain accuracy across multiple employee groups and pay cycles. This is a Contract position. Responsibilities: • Reconcile payroll balance sheet and related accounts, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding discrepancies in a timely manner. • Contribute to month-end close by preparing payroll journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules tied to payroll activity. • Review employer-paid obligations, statutory deductions, taxes, and remittances to confirm completeness and accuracy. • Validate payroll information across several employee populations, including hourly, salaried, emergency services, and post-employment payroll streams within a bi-weekly cycle. • Work closely with internal partners in Payroll, Finance, and Human Resources to address reconciliation issues and improve data accuracy. • Provide accounting support related to recent payroll system changes, including follow-up activities after the move from a legacy system to a new platform. • Recommend and help implement stronger payroll accounting procedures, internal controls, and efficiency improvements. • Prepare documentation for audits and respond to requests for payroll accounting support while ensuring compliance with legislation and internal standards.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Mississauga, ON
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Contract / Temporary
45 - 50 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Accountant to support payroll operations for a construction and contractor environment in Mississauga, Ontario. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can oversee complex payroll activities, maintain compliance, and produce accurate reporting across union and non-union groups. The successful candidate will bring strong payroll accounting knowledge, a disciplined approach to reconciliations, and the ability to manage time-sensitive payroll cycles with accuracy. Responsibilities:• Process and maintain employee compensation, payroll data, hours worked, earnings, and deductions within the payroll system.• Complete weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing accurately and on time for both union and non-union employee groups.• Generate and review audit, exception, and reconciliation reports to validate gross-to-net pay, labour hours, pay rates, deductions, and payroll accuracy.• Manage payroll disbursements, including direct deposits, pay statements, garnishments, employment insurance claims, and government correspondence.• Validate and reconcile payroll transactions with downstream systems, including job costing, general ledger, payroll taxes, benefit remittances, and statutory payments.• Partner with outsourced payroll tax compliance providers and coordinate payroll tax notices, remittances, and compliance activities.• Prepare and submit union and non-union payroll reporting, including certified payroll, prevailing wage, and benefit remittance reports, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, provincial/state, and job-specific regulations.• Coordinate and support payroll tax audits, union benefit audits, annual workers' compensation audits, and other payroll-related compliance reviews.• Investigate, analyze, and resolve payroll discrepancies, variances, and exceptions in a timely manner.• Create queries, reports, Excel workbooks, and summary analyses to support payroll operations, audits, and business requirements.• Provide audit support and prepare documentation for internal and external auditors.• Perform additional payroll and accounting duties and participate in process improvement initiatives as assigned.
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

North York, ON
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a client seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Accountant to join their dedicated finance team. This position plays a central role in managing full-cycle accounting processes, payroll administration, trust fund management, and financial reporting within a long-term care environment. The ideal candidate ensures compliance with regulations, supports budgeting and audit preparation, and enhances the financial integrity of the organization. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Administer bi-weekly payroll, including pay adjustments, retroactive payments, special payments, and exceptions</li><li>Calculate severance payments and reconcile associated general ledger accounts</li><li>Manage regular remittances to third parties for benefits, union dues, pension plans, and garnishments</li><li>Support payroll year-end processes and related reporting</li><li>Handle payroll and benefits accounting, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and GL account analysis</li><li>Maintain payroll documentation and ensure compliance with employment standards and collective agreements</li><li>Respond to inquiries from staff, auditors, and external parties</li><li>Process vendor invoices, maintain vendor records, and prepare payment runs</li><li>Support accounts receivable functions, issue invoices, apply payments, monitor aging reports, and resolve billing issues</li><li>Maintain resident trust account records, process deposits/withdrawals, and prepare monthly reconciliations and reports</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries, complete bank and petty cash reconciliations, and support month-end/year-end close</li><li>Assist with financial reporting, audit preparation, internal controls, and budgeting</li><li>Track capital project expenditures and funding streams</li><li>Support special projects and evolving finance needs as assigned</li></ul>
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a global industrial organization in Mississauga, Ontario. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, delivering reliable reporting, and supporting strong compliance practices across daily accounting activities. The successful candidate will contribute hands-on expertise across the full accounting cycle while helping improve financial processes and internal controls. Responsibilities:• Lead daily accounting activities by preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and coordinating month-end and year-end close requirements.• Produce monthly financial results, including reconciliations, reporting packages, and clear explanations of budget-to-actual variances for leadership review.• Direct accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows to promote timely processing, accurate recording, and adherence to company policies.• Administer payroll activities in line with applicable legislative requirements and established reporting deadlines.• Partner with external auditors and public accounting professionals by organizing supporting documentation and assisting with annual financial statement preparation.• Monitor compliance with relevant federal and provincial regulations, tax obligations, and financial reporting standards applicable locally.• Prepare requested financial analyses and custom reports to support operational and strategic decision-making by senior management.• Strengthen internal financial controls by reviewing existing practices, addressing risk areas, and recommending corrective actions where needed.• Reconcile intercompany balances and maintain complete supporting records to ensure transactions are properly documented and resolved.• Support accurate indirect tax filings and ensure transactions receive appropriate tax treatment across accounting activities.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Toronto, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
Our client a growing consulting firm operating across Canada and the U.S. has a current opening for a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations, with a focus on expense management, budgeting, cross-border compliance, and supervising junior staff.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Review and approve employee expenses (Canada/U.S.), ensuring policy and tax compliance (CRA/IRS); investigate discrepancies and analyze trends</li><li>Partner with department leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; provide actionable insights and flag overruns</li><li>Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, including work review, task prioritization, and ongoing coaching</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close (journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany, fixed assets)</li><li>Assist with audits and preparation of financial statements under US GAAP and ASPE/IFRS</li><li>Ensure compliance with cross-border tax rules (HST/GST, PST, sales tax) and coordinate with external advisors</li><li>Drive process improvements and optimize ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics Business Central)</li></ul>
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

North York, ON
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Contract to Hire
30 - 33 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a real estate-focused organization in Ontario on a contract basis with the potential to become permanent. This position is well suited to a hands-on accounting specialist who is confident managing core corporate accounting activities, preparing financial information, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will bring strong Excel capabilities, solid communication skills, and practical experience working with Yardi to support month-end processes and ledger integrity. Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day corporate accounting activities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with established accounting practices. • Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining complete supporting documentation and reviewing entries for accuracy. • Reconcile general ledger accounts, including balance sheet and bank accounts, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Support month-end and period-end close activities by analyzing account activity and assisting with the preparation of financial statements. • Review financial data in Excel to identify variances, track trends, and improve the accuracy of reporting. • Use Yardi and Yardi Voyager to manage accounting records, generate reports, and support real estate accounting operations. • Partner with internal stakeholders to clarify accounting information, answer questions, and communicate financial matters clearly. • Assist with maintaining organized accounting schedules and supporting documentation for audits, reviews, and internal reporting needs.
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Toronto, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
47.5 - 55 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join a finance team on a contract basis. This role is suited to an accounting specialist who can support month-end activities, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to timely reporting across multiple entities. The successful candidate will work closely with internal finance partners and external advisors to help ensure compliance, audit readiness, and reliable financial information. Responsibilities: • Prepare and record month-end entries such as accruals, payroll-related postings, fixed asset activity, and other standard ledger adjustments. • Complete balance sheet and bank reconciliations, analyze discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items within reporting timelines. • Support the monthly close cycle and assist in assembling financial reporting packages for multiple entities. • Coordinate audit support materials, including reconciliations, schedules, and documentation requested during year-end reviews. • Work with external accounting, tax, and compliance advisors to help meet statutory reporting and filing obligations. • Review financial data received from outside service providers for accuracy and completeness before inclusion in consolidated reporting. • Prepare regular cash flow forecasts and monitor cash activity to support short-term financial planning. • Reconcile intercompany accounts, assist with foreign currency remeasurement entries, and support accounting across multiple entities and currencies. • Maintain clear working papers, accounting documentation, and process records while contributing to process improvements and the transition of selected activities from third-party support to internal ownership. • Collaborate with AP, AR, and FP&A teams on reporting inputs, ad hoc analysis, and other finance-related priorities as needed.
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

North York, ON
onsite
Contract to Hire
33.25 - 38.5 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a real estate-focused investment management organization in Etobicoke, Ontario. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who brings strong technical expertise, clear communication skills, and confidence working through core corporate accounting activities. The successful candidate will support accurate financial reporting, maintain the integrity of the general ledger, and contribute to month-end processes using Yardi and advanced Excel skills. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries to support daily and month-end accounting activity across corporate accounts. • Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, and balance sheet items to ensure accuracy and completeness. • Assist with month-end and period-end close activities, including reviewing financial results and resolving discrepancies. • Produce and support financial statements and related working papers with a high level of accuracy. • Manage account analysis and investigate variances by working through detailed records and supporting documentation. • Use Yardi Voyager and Excel to maintain accounting data, generate reports, and streamline reconciliations. • Support corporate accounting operations within a real estate environment, ensuring records align with internal controls and reporting needs. • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to clarify transactions, address issues, and keep accounting deliverables on track.
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
95000 - 105000 CAD / Yearly
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our client's team, reporting directly to the Controller. This role will support both corporate and project accounting functions and play a key role in month-end processes, financial reporting, and operational support across multiple entities.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple entities</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain and reconcile fixed assets and depreciation schedules</li><li>Oversee inventory accounting and related reconciliations</li><li>Prepare and file HST returns</li><li>Support project accounting activities, including:</li><li>Monitoring project budgets</li><li>Performing variance analysis</li><li>Reviewing and analyzing project costs</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support financial reporting and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Continuously look for opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies</li></ul>
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

GL Accountant

Toronto, ON
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Contract / Temporary
25 - 28 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented GL Accountant to join a services team in Toronto, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. In this role, you will support the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger while contributing to timely financial reporting and month-end activities. This opportunity is well suited to someone who is comfortable working within established accounting processes, enjoys investigating discrepancies, and can communicate clearly with internal stakeholders. You will play an important part in maintaining reliable financial records and helping the team meet reporting deadlines. Responsibilities: • Respond to routine accounting inquiries and provide clear explanations related to financial reports, balances, and general ledger activity. • Prepare core financial documents, including income statements, balance sheets, and supporting reports used for internal review and reporting purposes. • Review journal entries and account classifications to confirm transactions are recorded correctly and in accordance with accounting standards. • Analyze account variances, identify unusual trends or discrepancies, and recommend appropriate treatment for reserves, assets, and operating costs. • Maintain billing records and reconcile accounts receivable activity for a portfolio of small to mid-sized client accounts. • Complete month-end close tasks by preparing entries, resolving exceptions, and posting accurate updates to the general ledger. • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and verify that transactions flowing from subledgers are transferred completely and accurately. • Examine financial records and statements to ensure compliance with established accounting principles, internal controls, and reporting requirements.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

North York, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing organization in the food manufacturing industry to hire a Senior Accountant in Woodbridge, ON. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and contributing to accurate financial reporting and process improvement. The Senior Accountant will support month-end and year-end activities, reconcile accounts, analyze financial data, and help ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across departments. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and working papers</li><li>Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes</li><li>Assist with preparation of financial statements and management reports</li><li>Analyze general ledger accounts and investigate variances</li><li>Maintain fixed asset schedules and support inventory accounting processes</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests</li><li>Help ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and accounting processes</li><li>Collaborate with operations and other internal stakeholders on financial matters</li></ul>
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Billing Analyst

Mississauga, ON
onsite
30 - 33 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a highly analytical and tech-savvy Billing Analyst to support a fast-paced distribution and logistics business. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day billing operations while playing a key role in process automation, system enhancements, and testing initiatives. The ideal candidate enjoys working with large volumes of transactional data, identifying process improvement opportunities, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and billing accuracy. This is a fully on-site role based in Mississauga, Ontario. Responsibilities:• Manage the day-to-day billing process, ensuring invoices are generated accurately, reconciled, and processed on time.• Review customer orders, shipments, returns, pricing, and accessorial charges to validate billing accuracy and resolve discrepancies.• Investigate billing exceptions, missing transactions, pricing issues, duplicate charges, and data-related concerns.• Analyze high-volume transactional data to identify trends, revenue leakage, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement.• Work closely with Operations, Customer Service, IT, and Finance teams to resolve billing issues and ensure smooth order-to-cash processing.• Support month-end billing activities, reconciliations, reporting, accrual support, and ad hoc analysis.• Maintain billing controls, customer records, rate structures, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate invoicing and reporting.• Develop and maintain Excel-based reports, billing models, and data validation tools using Power Query, Pivot Tables, and advanced formulas.• Support automation initiatives by identifying manual processes, recommending improvements, and participating in implementation activities.• Coordinate and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system enhancements, integrations, and automation projects, documenting results and validating outcomes.• Support system integrations and data validation between operational, e-commerce, and financial systems.• Recommend process improvements that increase efficiency, improve accuracy, and reduce manual effort across the billing function.
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Alliston, ON
remote
Permanent
75000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
OverviewOur firm specializes in providing bookkeeping and accounting services to law firms and construction companies across the GTA. We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper with strong knowledge of legal trust accounting and project-based accounting environments to support a growing client base.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients within legal and construction sectors</li><li>Maintain general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations</li><li>Perform trust accounting in compliance with Law Society requirements (daily transactions, reconciliations, reporting)</li><li>Process payroll and related remittances (source deductions, HST, WSIB where applicable)</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and client-ready reporting packages</li><li>Handle billing cycles, including legal billing where applicable</li><li>Monitor project/job costing, progress billing, and cost allocations for construction clients</li><li>Assist with year-end preparation and liaise with external accountants</li><li>Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting across all client accounts</li></ul>
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
65000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
The Opportunity We are seeking an Accounting Clerk / Specialist to join our growing finance team in Mississauga. This is a newly created role driven by significant business growth, with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable and full-cycle accounting support, including U.S. operations. You will work within a collaborative team, supporting high-value, complex customer accounts while contributing to ongoing process improvements, automation initiatives, and cross-functional support. Key Responsibilities Accounts Receivable<ul><li>Process and issue customer invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper tax treatment</li><li>Support complex, large customer accounts</li><li>Assist with AR tracking, reconciliations, and issue resolution</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to ensure billing aligns with custom project requirements</li></ul>Accounting & Month-End<ul><li>Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and account analysis</li><li>Support intercompany transactions and reconciliations</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records in a high-volume, detail-oriented environment</li></ul>Compliance & Reporting<ul><li>Assist with GST/HST filings and WSIB reporting</li><li>Support accounting requirements related to R&D programs and government funding</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and reporting standards</li></ul>General Accounting & Process Improvement<ul><li>Perform bookkeeping activities and costing support for custom products</li><li>Contribute to automation initiatives and system improvements</li><li>Support expense reporting through Concur and other financial systems</li></ul>
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Toronto, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
40 - 46 CAD / Hourly
Accounting Manager (Contract) Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 2 days in office, downtown) About the OpportunityAn established and fast-growing organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join on a contract basis during an important transitional period. This is a hands-on individual contributor role ideal for someone who enjoys owning the details while also identifying opportunities to improve processes. You’ll play a key role in supporting core accounting operations, partnering closely with finance stakeholders, and helping ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. This is a great opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Own day-to-day general ledger accounting, including journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Prepare monthly accruals and support thorough balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Contribute to the month-end close process, including variance and flux analysis</li><li>Investigate and explain fluctuations across balance sheet and income statement accounts</li><li>Provide support for payroll-related accounting and reconciliations (processing handled separately)</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally within Finance to support timely and reliable reporting</li></ul>
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 130000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead core financial operations for a transport organization based in Brampton, Ontario. This position will oversee reporting, controls, budgeting, and process improvement to support accurate financial management and timely decision-making. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership in accounting operations, a sharp eye for compliance, and the ability to strengthen procedures across the function. Responsibilities:• Lead the review and enhancement of accounting workflows, policies, and controls to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with accepted accounting practices.• Analyze financial information and prepare clear, reliable reports and statements that support informed business decisions.• Manage the preparation and submission of consolidated financial reporting packages, ensuring all information is complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.• Direct the annual budgeting cycle and coordinate quarterly forecasting activities in partnership with internal stakeholders.• Strengthen the organization’s financial protection framework by developing, implementing, and monitoring effective internal controls.• Keep accounting practices aligned with applicable legislation and regulatory standards, and recommend updates to procedures when requirements change.• Authorize outgoing disbursements on a daily basis and oversee weekly payment reviews to confirm proper approval and accuracy.• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation to ensure transactions are properly tracked and audit-ready.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z