14 results for Cost Accountant in Waterloo, ON

Cost Accountant

London, ON
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Contract / Temporary
38 - 41.5 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing operation in London, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. In this role, you will deliver meaningful cost insights that support operational performance, financial accuracy, and informed business decisions. The position works closely with production, finance, and planning teams to strengthen reporting, evaluate profitability, and improve cost controls across the organization. Responsibilities: • Analyze material, labour, and overhead spending to assess manufacturing performance and support margin improvement. • Review Cost of Goods Sold results, investigate variances, resolve inconsistencies, and explain notable fluctuations to stakeholders. • Evaluate the financial viability of new products and initiatives by examining cost structures and profitability drivers. • Maintain and enhance costing methods and related processes to ensure reliable product costing and reporting accuracy. • Partner with production and FP&A teams to identify efficiency opportunities and provide financial input for operational decisions. • Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by preparing cost-related reports and validating accounting data. • Support budgeting and forecasting by developing assumptions for fixed overhead, capital spending, and other plant-related costs. • Prepare detailed financial analyses and reporting in collaboration with cross-functional teams, while identifying opportunities to improve cost management practices. • Administer investment-related tracking and reporting, including internal orders, budget setup, settlements, depreciation, and return on investment calculations. • Provide backup support for inventory control and production analysis functions while ensuring adherence to company policies and applicable regulations.
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z

General Accountant

Cambridge, ON
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Permanent
70000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented General Accountant to support core accounting and payroll activities for an automotive operation in Cambridge, Ontario. This position plays an important role in keeping financial records accurate, processing employee pay on schedule, and ensuring receivable and payable transactions are handled efficiently. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, practical payroll experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion. Responsibilities: • Manage billing, cash application, and follow-up on outstanding customer balances to support healthy accounts receivable performance. • Complete weekly payroll processing, verify time and earnings information, and update employee records for deductions, exemptions, and compensation changes. • Carry out month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations and bank balancing. • Maintain fixed asset and construction-related accounting records, and calculate recurring depreciation entries accurately. • Review accounting discrepancies, investigate issues thoroughly, and resolve errors in a timely manner. • Support compliance with company controls as well as applicable provincial and federal legislative requirements. • Prepare financial reports, maintain organized documentation, and assist with audit support and account analysis as needed. • Use and safeguard accounting and payroll systems effectively while ensuring the confidentiality of financial and employee information. • Provide day-to-day assistance to the Controller in overseeing divisional financial operations and administrative accounting tasks. • Record timekeeping and related operational data accurately while maintaining dependable attendance and adherence to workplace policies.
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
Position OverviewOur client is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join their team. This role will support the full-cycle accounting function, including month-end close, financial reporting, and analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, experience in NetSuite, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This is a full time permanent position that offers a hybrid working environment in Mississauga. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts to sub-ledgers, ensuring accuracy and completeness</li><li>Maintain and manage fixed asset schedules, including depreciation calculations</li><li>Prepare and file GST/HST/PST returns in a timely and accurate manner</li><li>Handle amortization of prepaid expenses</li><li>Support the implementation and adherence to internal control procedures</li><li>Assist with the preparation of year-end audit working papers and liaise with external auditors</li><li>Contribute to budgeting, including variance analysis</li><li>Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting packages for management</li><li>Provide ad hoc financial analysis and accounting support as needed</li></ul>
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

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, 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.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a finance team in Kitchener, Ontario. In this role, you will support accurate financial reporting, strengthen the reliability of accounting records, and contribute to a disciplined close process across the organization. This position also plays an important part in consolidations, audit support, and financial analysis that helps leaders make informed business decisions. Responsibilities: • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, and completing reconciliations for balance sheet accounts. • Record payroll-related transactions each month and verify that associated expenses and liabilities are reflected correctly in the general ledger. • Review payroll balances regularly, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records. • Reconcile intercompany accounts and prepare consolidation adjustments and elimination entries for group reporting purposes. • Compile supporting schedules for external audit requests and assist in producing quarterly consolidated financial statements within required timelines. • Contribute to the annual budgeting process and provide variance analysis to help management understand financial performance against plan. • Apply accounting standards and internal policies consistently to support compliance, financial accuracy, and strong internal controls. • Prepare timely ad hoc financial reports and analysis to meet operational and leadership needs.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Fergus, ON
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a hybrid team in Centre Wellington, Ontario, where you will turn financial information into practical recommendations that support commercial decision-making. This role works closely with sales and finance partners to evaluate pricing, profitability, and business performance across customers, products, and channels. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, sound financial judgment, and the confidence to communicate insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Responsibilities:• Work alongside sales and commercial leaders to evaluate pricing strategies, review deal economics, and provide insight into customer-level profitability.• Examine margins across product lines, customer segments, and distribution channels to uncover performance trends and recommend improvement opportunities.• Contribute to the design and ongoing oversight of discount structures, promotional offers, and pricing initiatives to support profitable growth.• Administer customer rebate programs by maintaining accurate records, preparing monthly accruals, and investigating variances against expectations.• Build and refine financial models that measure how pricing adjustments, rebate structures, and commercial programs affect revenue and gross margin.• Support recurring business planning activities by preparing analysis that helps the sales team assess current results and upcoming priorities.• Produce reports and dashboards that highlight sales performance, explain key trends, and support longer-term planning discussions.• Partner with finance colleagues to help ensure revenue treatment, rebate accounting, and related controls are handled accurately and in line with policy.• Identify ways to improve reporting, pricing governance, and rebate administration through process standardization and increased automation.• Provide additional analysis and contribute to special projects based on evolving business needs.
2026-05-25T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Burlington, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
We are partnering with our global client to hire a driven and analytical Financial Analyst for their team who is eager to grow their career in a highly collaborative, onsite environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an up‑and‑coming finance professional who wants broad exposure to the business, hands-on learning, and clear long-term advancement. In this role, you will work closely with Operations, Procurement, IT, and Finance leadership to provide meaningful financial insights that drive cost optimization, process improvement, and informed decision-making across the organization. What You’ll Be DoingForecasting, Planning & Budgeting<ul><li>Support operations, procurement, and planning teams through forecasting, scenario analysis, and trend analysis</li><li>Monitor and analyze costs across the business unit, ensuring alignment with forecast and budget, and provide clear variance explanations</li><li>Build and maintain cost models and evaluate effectiveness based on historical trends, input costs, and market conditions</li><li>Identify efficiency opportunities by automating manual processes and eliminating non-value-added activities</li><li>Track travel expenses and ensure adherence to corporate policy</li><li>Monitor IT spend and partner with IT to analyze budget vs. actual results</li></ul>Controllership, Month-End & Reporting<ul><li>Track and calculate freight and tariff/duty accruals; analyze forecast vs. actual and collaborate with logistics on variances</li><li>Maintain KPIs and trackers for purchase price variance (PPV), providing insights to operations and procurement</li><li>Analyze payroll expenses and direct labor variances related to productivity or rate changes</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries related to payroll, benefits, and travel expenses</li><li>Provide month-end analytical support to the Controller, including headcount, PPV, and travel spend analysis</li></ul>Data Analysis & Business Insights<ul><li>Manage and enhance existing Excel-based dashboards</li><li>Identify key performance indicators and design dashboards that deliver actionable insights</li><li>Translate complex financial data into clear, non-technical insights for business stakeholders</li><li>Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs and establish supplier spend trends</li></ul>
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Oakville, ON
onsite
Permanent
65000 - 70000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, a well-established public accounting firm, is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with small business clients and managing full cycle bookkeeping across a diverse portfolio. You will play a key role in supporting clients with day-to-day financial operations while collaborating closely with internal accounting and tax teams. Key Responsibilities· Manage full cycle bookkeeping for a portfolio of small to mid-sized clients across various industries· Perform accounts payable and receivable processing, bank and credit card reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance· Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate financial records· Produce monthly and quarterly financial statements and working papers· Assist with HST filings and other indirect tax remittances· Support year-end processes, including preparation of files for accountants· Provide light support on personal and corporate tax preparation· Communicate directly with clients to gather information, resolve discrepancies, and provide ongoing support· Identify opportunities to improve client processes and internal efficiencies
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Grimsby, ON
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Contract / Temporary
27.7115 - 35 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a manufacturing organization in Grimsby, Ontario on a Contract basis. This position supports weekly payroll processing for an hourly workforce in Ontario, while also handling core accounting duties such as invoicing, accounts payable, and month-end reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with the accounting team to help maintain accurate financial records and support day-to-day financial operations. Responsibilities: • Process weekly payroll for approximately 180 Ontario-based hourly employees, ensuring accuracy and timely completion. • Administer payroll deductions and remit union dues in accordance with applicable agreements and payroll requirements. • Prepare and issue invoices while maintaining organized and up-to-date billing records. • Manage accounts payable activities, including reviewing, coding, and processing vendor invoices. • Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to support accurate financial reporting. • Assist with month-end close activities by preparing reports and providing documentation to the accounting team. • Maintain bookkeeping records through accurate data entry and consistent record management in accounting systems. • Collaborate with the broader accounting team to support routine financial processes and reporting needs.
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Accounting Coordinator

Woodbridge, ON
onsite
Permanent
65000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Coordinator to support day-to-day financial operations in Ontario. This role is well suited to someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a range of accounting activities in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will contribute to accurate financial records, timely transaction processing, and effective coordination across billing, payables, and receivables functions. Responsibilities: • Maintain financial records by reviewing, reconciling, and updating account information to ensure accuracy across transactions and balances. • Process vendor invoices and payment activities promptly while verifying supporting documentation and coding details. • Manage customer invoicing and follow up on outstanding balances to help keep receivables current and organized. • Perform regular account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and resolve issues efficiently. • Prepare and issue billing documents with a high level of accuracy while ensuring timelines and internal standards are met. • Support month-end accounting activities by organizing records, tracking entries, and assisting with financial reporting requirements. • Use Microsoft Excel to analyze data, prepare summaries, and maintain structured accounting schedules. • Work within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to record transactions, monitor financial information, and support ongoing accounting processes.
2026-05-25T00:00:00Z

Accounting clerk

Guelph, ON
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Contract / Temporary
21.85 - 23 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk in Guelph, Ontario on a long-term contract basis. This position supports day-to-day administrative and accounting activities for a busy office environment and offers the opportunity to learn established internal processes. The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, and comfortable managing a steady workload while communicating clearly with a small team. This role may lead to longer-term career opportunities for someone who demonstrates reliability and initiative. Responsibilities:• Provide day-to-day administrative support to help keep office operations organized and running efficiently.• Record work orders accurately and maintain related documentation within internal systems.• Upload invoices, enter payment details, and assist with routine accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.• Input financial and operational information into the software platform with a high level of accuracy.• Prepare, update, and organize spreadsheets, reports, and correspondence using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.• Use intermediate Excel functions, including pivot tables, to track data and support basic reporting needs.• Coordinate with the head office on transaction processing and follow up on accounting-related items when required.• Comfortable with electronic filing systems, applying sound judgment to resolve routine issues independently.
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z

Accounting Analyst

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
95000 - 105000 CAD / Yearly
Are you an experienced financial professional looking to make a high-impact contribution in a leading, global manufacturing environment? Our client is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will play a vital role in financial planning and analysis, partnering with business leaders to support strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes to drive business results.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to management.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, and supply chain to support business objectives.</li><li>Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate projects, initiatives, and investments.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and presentations for senior leadership.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency within financial processes.</li></ul>
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Accounting Administrator

Woodstock, ON
onsite
Permanent
50000 - 55000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, a well-established and growing retailer in the recreation equipment industry, is seeking an Accounting Administrator to join their team. This is a unique blended role that blends front-of-house presence with back-office accounting support. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a professional and welcoming retail environment while ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of core accounting functions. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, customer-facing setting and desires growth within a fast-moving organization. Key Responsibilities Accounting & Administrative Duties:· Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with a high degree of accuracy· Perform bank and credit card reconciliations on a regular basis· Assist with month-end close activities and reporting· Maintain organized and accurate financial records and documentation· Support inventory accounting and tracking as required· Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely processing Front-of-House Support:· Act as the primary greeter or “Quarterback” for customers entering the retail showroom· Provide a professional, friendly first impression and direct customers to the appropriate team members· Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception and showroom area
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z