Accounting & Administration Manager

Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.; Thames Centre; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching after probation

Job summary

Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd. is seeking an experienced Accounting & Administration Manager to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, and day-to-day office administration in Putnam, ON.

This hands-on leadership role combines financial management with CRA/tax coordination and oversight of AR, AP and Customer Service functions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA designation or pursuing CPA is an asset.
• Strong experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience overseeing or coordinating AR, AP, and Customer Service functions.
• Strong ERP and systems knowledge.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem solving.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare budgets, rolling forecasts, cash flow projections, and analyses.
• Analyze results, variances, profitability, and trends; provide recommendations.
• Coordinate tax filings and audits with CRA/sales tax.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee cash management, banking, and payments.
• Manage General Ledger in Ross ERP and improve processes.
• Oversee office administration and lead CSR, AR, AP teams.
• Set priorities, monitor workflows, and coach staff.
• Support collaboration between Customer Service, Finance, Sales and Operations.
• Identify efficiency, service level, and profitability improvements.
• Coordinate insurance renewals and assist with contract reviews.
• Support acquisitions and strategic projects.
• Maintain process documentation.
• Assist with other projects as required.

Tools

Excel

Ross ERP

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Accounting & Administration Manager

Location: Putnam, ON

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Salary: $70,000-$80,000 per year

Benefits: Health benefits and RRSP matching available after a 3-month probationary period

Our client is looking for an experienced Accounting & Administration Manager to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, and day-to-day office administration. This is a hands‑on leadership role that combines financial management with oversight of Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable functions. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a growing and changing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and consolidated financial statements
• Prepare budgets, rolling forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial analysis
• Analyze financial results, budget variances, profitability, and business trends, providing recommendations to management
• Coordinate tax filings, CRA/sales tax audits, and related documentation
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Oversee cash management, banking, and payment processes
• Manage the General Ledger using the Ross ERP system and identify opportunities to improve financial processes
• Oversee office administration and provide leadership to the CSR, AR, and AP functions
• Set priorities, monitor workflows, and provide coaching and direction to team members
• Support collaboration between Customer Service, Finance, Sales, and Operations
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service levels, and profitability
• Coordinate insurance renewals and assist with contract reviews from a financial and operational perspective
• Support acquisitions, business growth initiatives, and other strategic projects
• Maintain clear and effective process documentation
• Assist with other projects and responsibilities as required

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA designation or currently pursuing CPA is an asset
• Strong experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Experience overseeing or coordinating AR, AP, and Customer Service functions
• Strong ERP and systems knowledge
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Adaptable, proactive, and collaborative leadership style

Why Kelly®?

As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the nearly 500,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

About Kelly®

At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/non‑traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.