Accountant

Domtar; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 57,600 - 64,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation including annual bonus

Hybrid remote work and flextime

Flexible insurance plan (life, medical, dental)

Pension plan with matching contributions

Employer-paid development and education assistance

Job summary

Domtar in Mississauga, Ontario is seeking a full-time permanent Accountant to manage financial records and support month-end close and budgeting processes. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree in Accounting, experience in finance, and advanced Excel skills. The position offers competitive compensation between $57,600 and $64,800, along with a flexible insurance plan and an annual bonus. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Actively working towards CPA.
• Preferably 2+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• Experience with audits and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare reconciliations.
• Support month-end close and assist with budgeting and reporting.
• Manage new vendor setup in SAP and changes to existing vendor profiles.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Knowledge of SAP

Education

Postgraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

The location in Mississauga (Ontario, Canada) is seeking a full‑time, permanent Accountant.

Job Description

Reporting to the Controller, the Accountant maintains accurate financial records, prepares reconciliations, processes transactions, supports month‑end close, assists with budgeting and reporting, and ensures compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The role also supports the finance team through analysis, reporting, and continuous process improvement.

Duties

• Month‑end close activities, journal entries, accruals, and reporting support;
• Support with financial analysis and variance reporting for accounts receivable and accounts payable;
• Cross‑train with accounts receivable and accounts payable teams to provide backup support, including coverage during absences;
• Assist with budget and forecast Long View uploads;
• Support audits, compliance documentation, and internal controls;
• Assist with month‑end reports for Domtar and Long View;
• Manage new vendor setup in SAP and changes to existing vendor profiles;
• Other finance and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Postgraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration;
• Actively working towards CPA;
• Preferably 2+ years of accounting or finance experience;
• Experience with audits and internal controls;
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, with advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, formulas);
• Strong organizational, time‑management, attention to detail, and analytical skills;
• Knowledge of SAP and other ERP/accounting systems is preferred;
• Respect for company values: Caring, Accountability, Collaboration, and Entrepreneurship.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including an annual bonus plan;
• Alternative work arrangements: hybrid remote work and flextime;
• Flexible insurance plan (life, medical, dental);
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Pension plan with matching company contributions;
• Employer‑paid development and continuing education.

Salary

Salary Information: $57,600 – $64,800.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential.