Accountant

Csestorage; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

e-STORAGE is seeking an Accountant to support the Finance Department in Kitchener, Ontario. You will ensure accurate payment processing, expense verification, and invoice reconciliation while contributing to project accounting tasks.

Responsibilities include vendor invoice review, project billing, WIP reconciliations, revenue recognition, and monthly close activities. The role requires 3+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and SAP familiarity, with Portuguese proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• At least three years of professional accounting experience in a fast-paced environment (project-based, construction, engineering, energy).
• Strong proficiency with Excel and financial systems, able to handle large data sets.
• Clear and professional communication, able to present to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet month-end deadlines.
• SAP experience is an asset.
• Portuguese proficiency strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and timely payment processing.
• Support project billing by preparing customer invoices and monitoring billings against budgets and milestones.
• Complete monthly project work‑in‑progress reconciliations and participate in WIP review meetings.
• Assist with monthly revenue recognition, financial close, and project closeout procedures.
• Support the operating plan process, monthly management reporting, and ad‑hoc analyses.
• Coordinate employee expense processing through Concur with proper documentation.
• Assist with SOX compliance, external financial statements, audits, and tax filings.
• Collaborate with cross-regional teams to provide accounting support and share priorities.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Portuguese language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Tools

SAP

Job description

Accountant

Department: Finance | Reports To: Sr. Accounting Manager | Location: Kitchener, Ontario | Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 + annual bonus

About the Role

As an Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Finance and Accounting Department. Your responsibilities will include ensuring accurate and timely payment processing, expense verification, and invoice reconciliation. Additionally, you will contribute to project accounting tasks, supporting the overall objectives of the Finance Department.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and timely payment processing
• Support project billing activities by preparing customer invoices and monitoring billings against project budgets and contractual milestones
• Complete monthly project work‑in‑progress reconciliations and participate in WIP review meetings with key stakeholders
• Assist with monthly project revenue recognition, financial close activities, and project closeout procedures
• Support the annual operating plan process, monthly management reporting, and ad‑hoc financial analysis as required
• Coordinate employee expense processing through Concur, ensuring submissions are complete, appropriately supported, and accurately recorded
• Assist with SOX compliance activities, external financial statement preparation, government audits, and corporate tax filings
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams across other regions, providing accounting support and contributing to shared priorities as needed

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Educational background in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• At least three years of professional accounting experience, ideally within a project‑based, construction, engineering, energy, or similarly fast‑paced environment
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and confidence working with financial systems, reports, and large data sets
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting reporting and month‑end deadlines
• Experience using SAP is considered an asset
• Professional proficiency in Portuguese is strongly preferred

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus, comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Performance bonuses are also available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

e-STORAGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.