Accountant

Aramark; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid vacation

3 personal/flex days

Health benefits from day one

Self-Directed Pension Plan

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Accountant in Mississauga to maintain accurate financial records, support month‑end close, and provide financial analysis for business decisions. You will handle client billings, remittances, and reconciliations at the component level, with opportunities to improve processes.

The role requires 2–5 years of accounting experience, CPA or in progress, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or equivalent, or actively pursuing the designation.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in contract‑intensive environments.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and high accuracy.
• Analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team; shows initiative.

Responsibilities

• Perform period end P&L review, analyze variances, and prepare adjustments.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly at the component level.
• Identify and resolve AR, asset and contract accounting issues.
• Support budget process and financial analyses for business decisions.
• Ensure accurate client reporting, billing and payments.

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent or pursuing designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. This role oversees day-to-day accounting functions, including but not limited to the analysis and reconciliation of income statement and balance sheet accounts for individual operations (components). The Accountant supports month-end and year-end close processes, provides financial analysis to support business decisions, and prepares and distributes client billings as well as remits certain client payments.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs period end P&L (level) statement review, analyzes variances with Budget and Projections, and prepares adjustments as required.
• Reconciles and analyzes Balance Sheet accounts on a monthly basis at the component level. Identifies and resolves Account Receivable, Capital Asset and Contract accounting issues.
• Reviews consistent accounting challenges with operations and/or Finance Management and designs and implements process improvement with the field. Trains field in processes.
• Reviews and approves reconciliation of more complex quarterly/year end departmental General Ledger accounts.
• Reviews contracts and becomes thoroughly familiar with contractual financial terms for LOB. Resolve issues including client reporting, billing and payment issues.
• Communicate results with operations management, senior operations management and senior financial management.
• Leads in process and systems development and enhancement. Initiates process improvements and lead special projects for accounting.
• Provides budget process support and business plan analytical support.
• Performs reconciliation of quarterly /year end General Ledger accounts, aggregating component level reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate and timely client reporting, billing and commission or other contract payments.
• Respond to requests from operations (Front Line Managers and/or District Managers).
• Monitors key financial indicators of components.
• Participates in annual Sarbanes Oxley testing of internal controls.
• Look for process improvements and efficiency where necessary
• Performs other duties as directed by the Accounting Manager.
• Works primarily on own with some supervision from Accounting Manager.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent or working towards designation.
• 2-5 years’ experience in accounting roles, ideally within a contract intensive environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• High level of accuracy and integrity
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work unsupervised, independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates initiative
• Motivated, intuitive, decisive, confident
• Strong technical accounting knowledge to gain respect of members of department/operations

About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world.

You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.

What We Offer You

Time to Recharge: Three weeks of paid vacation for all new salaried hires, plus 3 personal/flex days dedicated to your mental health and well-being.

Comprehensive Health Benefits (No Waiting Period!): From day one, enjoy coverage for dental, prescriptions, vision, massage therapy, and more—because your health matters.

Future Security: A Self-Directed Pension Plan where every dollar you contribute is matched with two by Aramark—helping you grow your retirement savings faster.

Well-Being Support: Access Aramark's Employee Assistance Program for confidential resources and support for you and your family whenever you need it.

Inclusive Community: Be part of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where we celebrate diversity, build connections, and support one another.

Continuous Learning: Benefit from Educational Assistance to support your growth, plus scholarships for your children entering post-secondary studies.

Career Growth: Clear career path planning and development opportunities tailored to your skills and aspirations.

Safe & Supportive Workplace: We are deeply committed to providing a safe, healthy, and positive work environment for all.

The pay range for this position is $62,000.00 - $67,000.00.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.