Accountant - Contract

Elby Professional Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is seeking a reliable accountant for a 2–4 month contract in Cambridge, ON. This on-site role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and supporting the finance team with month-end tasks.

Responsibilities include processing AP invoices, postings in AS400, assisting with cheque runs and journal entries, supporting process improvements, and contributing to budgeting and reconciliations. On offer is a flexible schedule and opportunities for additional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• General accounting experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; AS400 familiarity is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new software/systems.
• Reliable and able to manage workload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Process approximately 70 accounts payable invoices per month, including monitoring the AP mailbox, printing, reviewing, organizing, matching, and coding invoices.
• Enter and post Accounts Payable batches in AS400 for multiple entities and currencies.
• Assist with cheque runs, EFT payments, and wire payment processing.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including payroll-related entries and accruals.
• Support month-end closing activities and assist with analysis.
• Maintain supporting schedules, reconciliations, and update tracking spreadsheets.
• Download and process vendor invoices from various online portals.
• Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives, identifying areas for automation.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the Finance team.

Skills

General accounting

Excel

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Time management

Tools

AS400

Job description

My client in Cambridge is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and collaborative Accountant to join their finance team on a 2–4-month contract.

What our client has to offer: An on-site role in Cambridge, fostering strong team collaboration. Flexible work schedule, with options for start/end times. Opportunity to support a key team member and contribute to process improvements. Potential for professional development and increased responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Process approximately 70 accounts payable invoices per month, including monitoring the AP mailbox, printing, reviewing, organizing, matching, and coding invoices.
• Enter and post Accounts Payable batches in AS400 for multiple entities and currencies.
• Assist with cheque runs, EFT payments, and wire payment processing.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including payroll-related entries and accruals.
• Support month-end closing activities and assist with analysis.
• Maintain supporting schedules, reconciliations, and update tracking spreadsheets.
• Download and process vendor invoices from various online portals.
• Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives, identifying areas for automation.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the Finance team.

Qualifications

• General Accountant experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; familiarity with AS400 is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new software/systems.
• Reliable, dependable, proactive, and able to manage workload with minimal supervision.

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization.

We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.

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