General Accounting Manager

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

Job summary

A growing professional services organization in Toronto is seeking an experienced Accounting Lead to manage financial operations. This role involves overseeing daily accounting tasks, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting background and excellent communication skills, with a focus on detail and problem-solving.

Benefits

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting processes, including receivables and payables.
• Prepare journal entries for month-end close and reconcile accounts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

Analytical Mindset

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$75,000.00/yr - CA$100,000.00/yr

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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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Professional Services

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