Accountant(15 Month Contract)

Hays; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Mississauga is seeking an experienced Accountant for a 15-month maternity leave contract. This role involves managing the company's financial operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and payroll, with potential for permanent placement. Candidates must have a degree in Accounting or Finance and ideally possess CPA certification, with 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with a globally active and innovative company

Exposure to a dynamic and supportive team environment

Potential for permanent position

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or distribution.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounts payable and receivable.
• Oversee payroll processing and financial reporting.
• Handle day-to-day financial operations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred)

Job description

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Vice President - Recruiting expert in Accounting & Finance at Hays | Accounting | Finance | Controller | Financial Analysis | CFO

Ref: 1120070

Location: Mississauga (in office)

Your New Company

Join a well-established and growing organization that specializes in manufacturing an innovative and specialized product used in industries such as healthcare, food, and logistics. With a global presence and a strong commitment to quality, compliance, and sustainability, and their head office located in Mississauga.

Your New Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join the team on a 15-month maternity leave contract. Based in Mississauga, this in-office role is essential to the day-to-day financial operations, with responsibilities spanning accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and financial reporting. There is potential for the role to become permanent as the company continues to grow.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA designation or currently working toward it is preferred
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or distribution setting
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive salary of $75,000–$85,000
• Opportunity to work with a globally active and innovative company
• Exposure to a dynamic and supportive team environment
• Potential for a permanent position as the business expands
• Standard office hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (on-site only)

What You Need to Do Now

If you meet all the requirements for this role, please apply quoting reference number: 1120070. Thank you in advance for your interest.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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