General Accounting Manager

IPG Workforce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing professional services organization in Toronto seeks an experienced Accounting Lead to manage financial operations and support strategic decision-making. This role involves overseeing accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and mentoring a small team, all within a hybrid work environment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Extended health care benefits

Supportive, team-oriented culture

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in full-cycle accounting.
• In-depth understanding of Canadian tax regulations and financial reporting standards.
• Experience in payroll management and account reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting processes, including receivables and payables.
• Prepare journal entries for month-end close and government remittance reconciliation.
• Supervise payroll preparation and ensure timely disbursement of wages.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation

Tools

QuickBooks

Soluno

Job description

Position : Accounting Lead – Professional Services Industry

Location : Hybrid – Toronto, ON M4T 2A7

Compensation : $75,000–$100,000 annually

About the Opportunity

Our client, a growing professional services organization based in Toronto, is looking for an experienced Accounting Lead to oversee day-to-day financial operations and support strategic decision-making. This role will manage all aspects of the financial function, including reporting, reconciliation, compliance, and staff mentorship, within a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounting processes, including receivables, payables, and payment allocation

Supervise and manage invoice billing, collections tracking, and disbursement reconciliation

Monitor outstanding balances and initiate appropriate follow-ups for unbilled amounts and dormant trust holdings

Reconcile corporate bank and trust accounts, investigate anomalies, and correct discrepancies

Handle credit card posting and monthly reconciliation

Prepare journal entries for month-end close, including general ledger allocations, payroll adjustments, and intercompany postings

Perform government remittance reconciliation (HST / GST), adjustments, and filings

Generate and analyze internal financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards

Assemble year-end reporting packages and liaise with external financial advisors and auditors

Supervise payroll preparation and ensure timely, compliant disbursement of wages

Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to inform strategic planning

Maintain accurate records using QuickBooks and Soluno (or equivalent accounting platforms)

Collaborate with operational leadership to provide financial insight for business planning

Lead and support a team of accounting staff, including junior bookkeepers

Qualifications

Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation is a strong asset

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in full-cycle accounting, ideally in a regulated or professional services setting

Previous experience in a legal or trust-based accounting environment is preferred

In-depth understanding of Canadian tax regulations and financial reporting standards

High proficiency in QuickBooks and other industry-standard accounting tools

Demonstrated experience in payroll management, account reconciliation, and budgeting

Strong analytical mindset with a detail-oriented and proactive approach to problem-solving

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Clear and professional communication skills, both verbal and written

Why Join?

Competitive salary based on experience

Extended health care benefits

Supportive, team-oriented culture

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

If you're a driven financial professional ready to lead a small team while managing complex books for a fast-moving organization, we'd love to connect.

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