Accounting Manager

Kelly Services; London; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing aviation organization in London, ON is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager. The role involves full-cycle accounting, payroll, managing AP/AR, reconciliations, and project allocations. Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience, strong technical skills, and an accounting degree (CPA candidate preferred). This is a full-time, permanent position offering health and dental benefits, alongside a clear path to senior leadership.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Clear path to senior leadership

Exposure to aviation accounting

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting and leadership experience required.
• Experience with payroll processing is mandatory.
• Accounting degree or CPA candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process FX AP, VISA/credit card entries.
• Communicate with vendors for missing invoices.
• Review bank and credit card reconciliations monthly.

Skills

Accounting and leadership experience

Payroll experience

Proficient in Sage 50

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Accounting degree; CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Location: London, ON

Salary: $80,000-$90,000/year

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.

Key Responsibilities

Daily

• 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

Weekly / Bi‑Weekly

• Review AP for approval and prepare EFT/​wire payments
• Coordinate project expense allocations with consultants
• Process payroll and submit payroll remittances

Monthly

• 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

Core Qualifications & Competencies

• 3‑5 years of accounting and leadership experience
• Payroll experience is required
• Accounting degree; CPA candidate preferred
• 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

Why Join?

• 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.