Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller

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

Job summary

A growing aviation organization in London, ON, is seeking an Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller. Responsibilities include full-cycle accounting, payroll processes, and managing accounts payable/receivable. Applicants should have 3-5 years of experience in accounting, a degree in the field, and CPA designation in progress. The role offers health benefits and opportunities for career advancement within a rapidly expanding company.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Clear path to senior leadership

Exposure to aviation accounting

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting and leadership experience.
• Payroll experience is required.
• Proficient in Sage 50 and Excel; comfortable with new technology.

Responsibilities

• Process FX AP and track receipts.
• Review AP for approval and prepare payments.
• Reconcile all bank and credit card accounts.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Payroll processing

Effective communication

Proficiency in Sage 50

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting

CPA designation in progress

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller

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/Assistant Controller 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
• Degree in Accounting with CPA designation in progress
• 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 Employment 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.