14 results for Mutual Fund Accountant in Waterloo, ON

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

Senior Accountant

Woodstock, ON
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Permanent
70000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing finance team in Woodstock, Ontario. This position supports both corporate and project accounting activities, with a strong focus on accurate reporting, cost tracking, and financial analysis across multiple entities. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work closely with operational and project stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Manage complete accounting activities for multiple entities, including general ledger maintenance, payables, receivables, and period-end close tasks. • Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, and other adjustments while maintaining clear supporting documentation. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts each month, review discrepancies, and resolve unusual variances in a timely manner. • Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including support for multi-entity consolidation. • Maintain project-based accounting records for development, construction, and capital initiatives, ensuring costs are coded accurately by phase and category. • Review project expenditures against approved budgets, assist with forecasting and cost-to-complete reporting, and highlight financial risks or overruns. • Support financing-related accounting activities such as construction draws, interest capitalization, lender reporting, and cash flow monitoring. • Assist with regulatory filings, audit preparation, and coordination with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors. • Use accounting systems and spreadsheets to maintain accurate records, improve reporting quality, and support process enhancements or system-related updates. • Partner with finance leaders, operations teams, and project stakeholders to provide clear financial insight and respond to ad hoc reporting needs.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Trust Accountant

Mississauga, ON
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Contract / Temporary
23.75 - 30 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Trust Accountant to join a legal or corporate services environment in Ontario on a long-term contract basis. This role is suited to someone who brings strong trust accounting knowledge, sound judgement, and a disciplined approach to reconciliations and financial controls. The successful candidate will support the accurate handling of trust activity, client investment records, and related reporting while helping maintain compliance with established procedures. Responsibilities: • Administer daily trust accounting activities, including preparing cheques, processing deposits, arranging wire payments, managing cash movements, and recording trust transfers. • Record trust transactions and related entries with accuracy, ensuring trust sub-ledgers remain fully aligned with the balance sheet and general ledger. • Maintain client investment accounting records and complete regular balancing to confirm amounts agree with supporting bank documentation. • Prepare and submit electronic trust transfers, wire instructions, and registration-related transactions through Teraview and Teranet as required. • Complete monthly reconciliations for client trust accounts and investment balances, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items promptly. • Monitor adherence to trust accounting policies and verification protocols, including wire control procedures and checklist completion, and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders. • Contribute to the refinement and development of trust accounting policies and internal control practices in collaboration with the broader finance team. • Process and post credit card receipts, prepare reporting on retainers received versus expected amounts, and follow up on outstanding balances or dormant trust matters.
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z

Finance Manager

Cambridge, ON
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Contract / Temporary
51.4615 - 59.587 CAD / Hourly
Job Title: Finance ManagerJob Type: 12 month contractWork Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite in CambridgePosition OverviewOur client is seeking a Finance Manager to join its Corporate Finance team on a 12 month contract. The Finance Manager will be a key contributor in technical accounting, financial reporting, SOX compliance, and internal controls. This individual will help ensure compliance with reporting standards and best practices while driving continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and controls. The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance professional with strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across business units and with senior leadership. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Partner with corporate and divisional finance teams to support monthly and quarterly financial reporting processes in compliance with corporate standards, IFRS, and SOX requirements.</li><li>Research, analyze, and document complex accounting matters, and provide recommendations and technical guidance to finance teams and senior management.</li><li>Support SOX compliance efforts, including risk assessments, control documentation, process walkthroughs, testing support, and remediation activities.</li><li>Assist with the administration and optimization of finance technology tools and applications.</li><li>Provide support for month-end close and reporting activities, as needed.</li><li>Deliver training and ongoing guidance to divisional finance teams on technical accounting, internal controls, and finance systems.</li><li>Work closely with internal and external auditors to support audits and help resolve issues in a timely manner.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements that enhance internal controls, increase efficiency, and support operational excellence.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional partners and senior leaders on strategic initiatives and business analysis.</li><li>Participate in special projects and provide support to finance teams across various divisions, as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Finance Manager

Hamilton, ON
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Permanent
90000 - 100000 CAD / Yearly
Due to exciting growth within the organization, our client is adding a new Finance position. Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, the Finance Manager plays a key role in supporting financial reporting, analysis, controls, and planning across a blended not‑for‑profit and for‑profit organization focused on advancing the scientific community. This is an excellent opportunity for a designated CPA or CPA student seeking progressive, hands‑on experience in a hybrid work environment while contributing to an organization with a meaningful healthcare and research mission. The role provides exposure aligned with CPA Canada practical experience requirements and offers long‑term growth potential as the organization continues to scale. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for multiple entities</li><li>Maintain general ledger accuracy, including journal entries, reconciliations, and working papers</li><li>Prepare and maintain capital asset registers and depreciation schedules</li><li>Support year‑end audit and tax processes and liaise with external auditors</li><li>Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Prepare management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs</li><li>Analyze financial and operational performance and provide actionable insights</li><li>Support financial reporting for externally funded programs and partner organizations</li><li>Provide backup bookkeeping and close support as required</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and system efficiencies</li></ul>Why Join<ul><li>CPA mentorship and qualifying experience across core technical competencies</li><li>Hybrid flexibility for work‑life balance</li><li>Opportunity to support and give back to the community</li><li>Broad exposure across not‑for‑profit and commercial entities</li><li>Strong long‑term career growth potential</li></ul>CPA Supervision & DevelopmentThis role is supervised and mentored by a qualified CPA and is structured to support progressive responsibility and professional judgment across financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, internal controls, and audit support, consistent with CPA Canada experience requirements.
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

Manager of Accounting

Mississauga, ON
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Permanent
120000 - 130000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Manager of Accounting to lead and oversee a dynamic team in Mississauga, Ontario. This role requires a strong leader who can manage multiple accounting functions, ensure timely financial reporting, and implement effective internal controls. If you are passionate about driving efficiency and maintaining accuracy in financial operations, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities:• Supervise and mentor a team of five accounting professionals, including specialists in payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting, and an accounting supervisor.• Oversee the month-end close process to ensure accurate and timely completion across all areas of accounting.• Prepare and review financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, adhering to relevant compliance standards.• Manage forecasting for the balance sheet, perform account reconciliations, and conduct variance analysis to support financial planning.• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to protect company assets and ensure accurate financial data.• Utilize accounting software systems to streamline operations and improve efficiency.• Coordinate with payroll and accounts payable teams to ensure accuracy in payments and reporting.• Collaborate with other departments to support budgeting processes and financial reviews.• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards.• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting function.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Mississauga, ON
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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

Sr. Accountant

Exeter, ON
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Permanent
85000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a finance team in Huron Park, Ontario 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.
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Mississauga, ON
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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

Mississauga, ON
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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

Cost Accountant

Guelph, ON
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Permanent
65000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing and import/export operation in Guelph, Ontario. In this role, you will work with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to deliver accurate costing insight, strengthen inventory controls, and support informed business decisions. This position is suited to an accounting specialist who can analyze cost performance, maintain reliable financial records, and contribute to ongoing process improvements. Responsibilities:• Oversee standard costing, landed cost calculations, and inventory valuation for raw materials, components, and finished goods to ensure financial records remain accurate.• Review cost updates and product cost structures, confirming that roll-ups reflect current inputs and align with company accounting standards and policies.• Prepare and assess variance reporting related to purchasing, production, freight, and inventory activity, then investigate discrepancies and help identify underlying issues.• Contribute to gross margin reporting by examining results across products, customers, and categories and sharing insights with internal stakeholders.• Assist with month-end and year-end close by completing inventory-related journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules tied to cost of goods sold.• Evaluate reserve requirements by supporting analysis of obsolete, excess, and slow-moving inventory and documenting financial impacts.• Participate in physical inventory and cycle count activities, reconcile count differences, and report findings to support accurate stock records.• Provide audit support by assembling inventory schedules, backup documentation, and clear explanations for internal and external review.• Create and maintain costing and inventory reports for Finance and Operations while recommending practical improvements to reporting workflows and control processes.• Support ongoing maintenance of inventory costing data and item master information to help preserve system accuracy.
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Senior Staff Accountant

London, ON
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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>
2026-06-17T00:00:00Z