Accountant
<p>We are actively seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accountant to support critical financial operations on-site at our client's downtown Toronto office. This contract role (3-6 months, with potential to become permanent) offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic finance team responsible for maintaining the general ledger, reconciling accounts, participating in month- and year-end close, and supporting audit processes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain the general ledger and accounting systems, including preparing and posting journal entries, and performing reconciliations</li><li>Record daily trust transactions in accounting systems and sub-ledgers</li><li>Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations</li><li>Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely financial reporting</li><li>Provide support to the servicing administrator’s trust accounting group</li><li>Assist with annual audits of funds and corporate entities</li><li>Support the Finance department with various ad-hoc requests and projects</li><li>Utilize QuickBooks Online (potential future transition to Sage 300)</li></ul>
<ul><li>2+ years of full-cycle accounting experience required</li><li>Preference for those with prior experience working in an Asset Management Firm</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.</li><li>Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA) is an asset - or actively pursuing</li><li>Strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and a commitment to quality</li><li>Effective team player with a willingness to learn and take ownership</li><li>Strong knowledge of the MS Office Suite, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills</li><li>Experience working with multiple legal entities, and familiarity with audit/financial reporting requirements</li><li>Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>
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- Toronto, ON
- onsite
- Temporaire
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25 - 32 CAD / Hourly
- <p>We are actively seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accountant to support critical financial operations on-site at our client's downtown Toronto office. This contract role (3-6 months, with potential to become permanent) offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic finance team responsible for maintaining the general ledger, reconciling accounts, participating in month- and year-end close, and supporting audit processes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain the general ledger and accounting systems, including preparing and posting journal entries, and performing reconciliations</li><li>Record daily trust transactions in accounting systems and sub-ledgers</li><li>Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations</li><li>Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely financial reporting</li><li>Provide support to the servicing administrator’s trust accounting group</li><li>Assist with annual audits of funds and corporate entities</li><li>Support the Finance department with various ad-hoc requests and projects</li><li>Utilize QuickBooks Online (potential future transition to Sage 300)</li></ul>
- 2026-03-02T00:00:00Z