Corporate Accountant - 15 Month Contract

Vaco Recruiter Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced accounting professional in Toronto to manage full-cycle accounting processes, streamline financial reporting, and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of corporate accounting experience, strong spreadsheet skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. This position offers a competitive salary of $75,000 per year, requiring residency in the Greater Toronto Area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in corporate accounting or finance.
• Strong spreadsheet skills.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle accounting process for multiple entities.
• Streamline financial close processes for efficiency.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement variances.

Skills

Corporate accounting experience

Spreadsheet proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

Professional accounting designation

Tools

Enterprise financial systems

Job description

About the Opportunity

• Manage the full-cycle accounting process for multiple entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities
• Streamline and improve financial close processes to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy
• Maintain adherence to internal accounting controls and implement additional procedures where needed
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement variances to provide insights into operational performance
• Prepare working papers and supporting documentation for internal and external reporting
• Assist in preparing audit-related schedules and address follow-up inquiries
• Support indirect tax and corporate compliance requirements through timely preparation of supporting information
• Participate in system, process, and organizational changes to ensure smooth transitions and continued data integrity
• Contribute to new accounting policy implementation and related controls
• Handle additional accounting and reporting tasks as required

About You

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in corporate accounting or finance
• Strong spreadsheet proficiency and ability to work with high-volume data
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail with the ability to interpret results and support decision-making
• Collaborative approach and proven ability to build effective working relationships
• Demonstrated success in fast-paced environments with competing priorities
• Working toward or holding a professional accounting designation
• Experience with enterprise financial systems is an asset
• Familiarity with financial reporting standards is an asset
• Prior experience in a similar business environment is considered an advantage

Salary Range

$75,000 / year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #460292.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.