9 results for Cost Accountant in Waterloo, 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

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.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Stoney Creek, ON
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 100000 CAD / Yearly
Hybrid Work Environment | Publicly Traded Company | Career Growth Opportunity for Big 4/Big 6 CPA's in Industry Robert Half is partnering with a large public company in Hamilton, ON company to recruit a Senior Accountant for its growing finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional who is looking to accelerate their career within a large, publicly traded organization known for promoting talent from within. You'll gain exposure to a sophisticated accounting environment, work alongside a team of high-performing finance professionals, and have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with other motivated CPA and CPA-track professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for new Big 4/Big 6 CPA's looking to jump to industry before busy season. Why Join?<ul><li>Opportunity to build your career with a large, publicly traded organization</li><li>Exposure to a dynamic and complex accounting environment, including US GAAP and SOX compliance</li><li>Strong potential for career advancement as the company continues to grow</li><li>Hybrid work model (2 days onsite) that supports flexibility and work-life balance</li><li>Collaborative team environment with talented accounting and finance professionals</li><li>Opportunity to work alongside like-minded CPAs and CPA candidates committed to professional growth</li><li>Stable, established organization with a portfolio of recognized brands across North America</li><li>Strong work/life balance</li></ul>The OpportunityAs a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in the month-end and quarter-end close process, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information while supporting a fast-paced and growing business. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Take ownership of assigned general ledger accounts and ensure compliance with US GAAP.</li><li>Perform month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries and supporting documentation.</li><li>Reconcile and maintain assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.</li><li>Prepare, upload, and maintain accounting entries and supporting workpapers.</li><li>Document and maintain internal controls related to assigned responsibilities.</li><li>Partner with accounting, finance, and operational teams to provide accurate and timely financial information.</li><li>Analyze financial data and investigate variances as required.</li><li>Assist with process improvements and special projects.</li><li>Support a collaborative team environment focused on continuous learning and development.</li></ul>
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Burlington, ON
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 105000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their Finance team. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on job costing, project margin analysis, month-end reporting, and financial process improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Operations, Project Management, Engineering, and other key stakeholders to provide accurate financial information and support business decision-making. Key ResponsibilitiesOperations & Job Costing<ul><li>Maintain accurate job costing and provide timely analysis of project margins, efficiency, and variances.</li><li>Support project reviews and identify opportunities to improve project profitability and margins.</li><li>Assist with quoting and pricing decisions by providing financial analysis and insight.</li><li>Manage annual SR&ED and other government grant applications, acting as the primary point of contact throughout the process.</li><li>Develop and enhance financial and operational KPIs in partnership with the Controller.</li><li>Provide financial insight and analysis to support operational and project-related decision-making.</li></ul>Finance & Accounting<ul><li>Manage the month-end close process and prepare accurate financial reporting, with a target close of approximately five business days.</li><li>Perform day-to-day transactional accounting activities and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.</li><li>Manage job routing and job costing activities to ensure projects are accurately captured and reported.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, government, and customer-mandated requirements.</li><li>Provide oversight of the day-to-day activities of the Finance team.</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting processes.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and overall efficiency.</li><li>Support the Controller with financial analysis, reporting, and ad hoc projects as required.</li></ul> Qualifications & Experience<ul><li>5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a project-based manufacturing environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of job costing, project accounting, margin analysis, and month-end close.</li><li>Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, variance analysis, and general accounting.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP/accounting systems.</li><li>Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related discipline preferred.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Comfortable working independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Project Management.</li><li>A proactive mindset with a demonstrated ability to identify issues, improve processes, and take ownership.</li></ul>
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

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

Senior Staff Accountant

London, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
We are assisting our client, a full‑service public accounting firm based in London, Ontario, with hiring an experienced Senior Staff Accountant or junior Manager to join their team. This position is suited to a designated accountant who brings strong assurance and tax expertise, along with the ability to manage files efficiently and deliver high-quality client service. The successful candidate will contribute sound judgment, clear communication, and a collaborative approach while supporting complex accounting engagements. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead and support assurance engagements for a range of clients, ensuring work is completed accurately and in accordance with industry standards.</li><li>Build and maintain strong client relationships, regularly assessing satisfaction and identifying opportunities to add value.</li><li>Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout the year, acting as a key point of contact.</li><li>Lead and execute fieldwork, providing regular engagement updates to leadership while managing and developing junior staff.</li><li>Adapt audit and accounting approaches to evolving client needs and business environments.</li><li>Apply a strong understanding of complex accounting and auditing standards to deliver practical, client-focused solutions.</li><li>Leverage technology to enhance efficiency, support knowledge sharing, and continuously improve service delivery.</li><li>Commit to ongoing professional development to deepen technical expertise and stay current with industry standards.</li><li>Prepare and review notice to reader, review engagement files, financial statements, and both personal and corporate tax returns.</li></ul>
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z