Accountant

Altis; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis in Mississauga, ON is seeking an Accountant for a 6-month contract with strong potential for conversion. Hybrid work (3 days onsite). You will maintain financial accuracy, partner with cross-functional teams, and contribute to process improvements under mentorship from finance leaders.

The role offers exposure to ERP implementation, month-end close, and ongoing professional growth in a large, evolving organization. Strong English communication is required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of accounting experience.
• Actively enrolled in CPA program.
• Experience with ERP systems (D365 or similar) is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills with lookups and pivot tables.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations across multiple systems.
• Support month-end close activities (accruals, amortization, reconciliations).
• Collaborate with operational teams for accurate financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes.
• Contribute to audits, budgeting cycles, and financial analysis.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

CPA program enrollment

Tools

D365 ERP

Job description

Location: Mississauga, ON (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)

Language: Strong written and verbal English communication required

Duration: 6 month contract with strong potential for conversion to permanent depending on performance

Background Check: Criminal and reference checks required

About the Opportunity

Our client, a large and growing organization in the transportation and logistics’ sector, is seeking an Accountant to join their finance operations team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic, evolving environment.

You will join a collaborative and supportive team where learning is encouraged and growth is actively supported. Working closely with experienced finance leaders and cross‑functional partners, you will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy while contributing to process improvements that drive business success.

What’s In It for You

This is a strong opportunity to step into a role with clear potential to become permanent, offering long‑term career growth within a large and evolving organization. You will gain valuable exposure to ERP implementation and system transformation initiatives, while being supported through ongoing mentorship from experienced finance leaders. The environment promotes collaboration, continuous improvement, and internal mobility, making it an ideal setting for someone looking to grow both technically and professionally.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll prepare and post journal entries, ensuring financial data is accurate and up to date


• You’ll perform daily and monthly reconciliations across multiple systems, investigating and resolving discrepancies


• You’ll support month‑end close activities including accruals, amortization, and reconciliations


• You’ll collaborate with operational teams to gather insights and ensure accurate financial reporting


• You’ll identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency across financial workflows


• You’ll contribute to audits, budgeting cycles, and ongoing financial analysis

Skills and Qualifications

• 2-3 years of accounting experience


• Actively enrolled in CPA program


• Experience working with an ERP system, D365 or similar considered an asset


• Strong Excel skills including lookups and pivot tables


• Analytical mindset with the ability to investigate and problem‑solve independently


• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with cross‑functional teams