Accounting Manager

Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.; London; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Path to senior leadership

Exposure to aviation and project-based accounting

Job summary

A growing aviation organization in London, ON, is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager. This role entails full-cycle accounting, including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and project-related allocations. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, be detail-oriented, and proficient in Sage 50 and Excel. The company offers health and dental benefits, with a clear path to senior leadership positions, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth in the aviation sector.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting and leadership experience.
• Experience with payroll processing.
• Proficient in Sage 50 and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Handle full-cycle accounting, including payroll and AP/AR.
• Reconcile all bank and credit card accounts.
• Prepare monthly journal entries.

Skills

Accounting experience

Leadership experience

Payroll expertise

Proficient in Sage 50

Excel proficiency

Strong communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Location: London, ON

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Kelly Services is excited to be recruiting for an Accounting Manager role with a growing aviation organization in London, ON. The Assistant Controller will handle full-cycle accounting, payroll, AP/AR, reconciliations, and project-based allocations. This role requires strong technical skills, excellent communication, and comfort working across departments.

Daily Responsibilities

• Process FX AP, VISA/credit card entries, and track receipts
• Communicate with vendors for missing invoices
• Gather PO and asset information from maintenance stores
• Update bank activity (payments and receivables)
• Review and adjust AP entries
• Review AP for approval and prepare EFT/wire payments
• Coordinate project expense allocations with consultants
• Process payroll and submit payroll remittances

Monthly Responsibilities

• Reconcile all bank and credit card accounts
• Prepare monthly journal entries (insurance, loans, prepaids, deposits)
• Coordinate salary/project allocations
• Post AR and support monthly project revenue recognition

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting and leadership experience
• Payroll experience is required
• Proficient in Sage 50 and Excel; comfortable with new technology
• Hands‑on, proactive, and detail‑oriented
• Strong communicator who works well across departments
• Professional and diplomatic with sensitive information

Benefits

• Company is growing rapidly with new facilities and expanding operations
• Clear path to senior leadership
• Health and dental benefits
• Meaningful exposure to aviation and project‑based accounting

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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Airlines and Aviation and Education