Accountant

Randstad Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Toronto is looking for an experienced Accountant to support their Controller and VP of Finance. This pivotal role involves managing financial tasks, leading month-end closes, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, over 5 years of relevant experience, and advanced Excel skills. This position offers flexible working hours and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

RSSP Match

Flexible Working Hours

Hybrid Work Model

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an accounting role.
• Proven experience in financial modeling and logistics analysis.
• Collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries.
• Prepare detailed general ledger reconciliations and support financial analysis.
• Serve as primary financial liaison for logistics and manage vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with supply planning on urgent tasks.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable tasks, serving as backup for admin functions.
• Assist the Controller with high-impact projects.

Skills

Financial modeling

Logistics analysis

Microsoft Excel

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Do you have a passion for Accounting? Our client in the distribution industry is looking for their next accountant!

This accounting role is a pivotal and dynamic position responsible for supporting the Controller and VP of Finance in various financial tasks. They seek a collaborative problem solver capable of supporting operational initiatives across the organization.

Advantages

• Performance Bonus
• RSSP Match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Hybrid Work Model
• Wellness Program

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of journal entries.
• Prepare detailed general ledger account reconciliations and support financial analysis for accurate year-end reporting.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison for logistics, managing vendor relationships, reviewing invoices, and approving freight invoices.
• Collaborate with the supply planning department on urgent daily tasks.
• Manage miscellaneous accounts payable and receivable tasks and serve as a backup for administrative functions.
• Assist the Controller with high-impact projects, including KPI planning and strategic tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an accounting role.
• Proven experience in financial modeling and logistics analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Summary

If you meet most of the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please email your resume to [e-mail] with the subject line "Applying for Accountant."

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, actively working to eliminate barriers and promote equity for all candidates, including women, non-binary individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and LGBTQ2+ community members.

We support accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment process. Please email [e-mail] to request accommodations.