GL Accountant - 15050-1

Randstad Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a detail-oriented GL Accountant to join its Controlling team in downtown Toronto. This 1-year contract role focuses on maintaining the general ledger, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.

The ideal candidate has up to 3 years in corporate accounting, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of GL controls to ensure accuracy and compliance within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Up to 3 years in general ledger/corporate accounting.
• Strong Excel skills (advanced formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Analytical mindset with ability to analyze variances and financial data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, and other financial reports.
• Maintain month-end general ledger entries and review journal entries.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and analyze variances.
• Record and reconcile accounts receivable for small to medium accounts.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and propose improvements.
• Resolve standard accounting discrepancies and meet month-end deadlines.

Skills

Financial reporting

General ledger

Reconciliations

Accounts receivable

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to take the next step in your career with a global industry leader? Randstad is seeking a talented and motivated GL Accountant to join a dynamic Controlling team in downtown Toronto. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing financial controls and ensuring the maintenance of a complete, accurate general ledger.

This is a fantastic 1-year contract opportunity with a strong possibility for extension based on performance and business needs. If you thrive in a structured, fast-paced environment and want to impact financial accuracy at a high level, this GL Accountant position is the perfect fit for you.

Advantages

• Premium Location: Work right in the heart of the financial district.
• Long-Term Stability: A solid 1-year stable contract with the potential for further extension.
• Professional Growth: Gain invaluable corporate experience within a globally recognized organization and a sophisticated Controlling function.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative team that values straightforward communication, continuous learning, and standard-setting excellence.

Responsibilities

As a GL Accountant, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate income statements, balance sheets, and various other financial reports or accounting statements.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Create crucial month-end accounting entries, review the accuracy of journal entries, and post directly to the general ledger.
• Reconciliations & Analysis: Prepare thorough balance sheet reconciliations, evaluate accounting variances, and check transactions from subsystems to ensure seamless data integrity.
• Accounts Receivable Support: Maintain, record, and reconcile billings and accounts receivables for small to medium-sized accounts.
• Compliance & Recommendations: Examine financial statements for strict conformance with accounting principles, and make proactive recommendations regarding reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Problem Solving: Utilize standardized procedures and practices to resolve standard accounting discrepancies and consistently meet month-end deadlines.

Qualifications

Must Haves:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (a combination of relevant education and experience will be considered).
• Experience: Up to 3 years of hands-on experience in a general ledger or corporate accounting environment.
• Technical Skills: In-depth, proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Advanced/Intermediate Excel (formulas, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables), Word, and Outlook.
• Analytical Capabilities: Solid intermediate math skills with the ability to calculate complex figures, percentages, fractions, and financial variances.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to analyze information, use standard practices to make sound judgments, and solve standard financial errors.

Nice to Haves

• Prior experience working within a dedicated corporate Controlling job function.
• An inquisitive mindset with a natural drive to understand the "why" behind financial data and system flows.
• Familiarity with large-scale corporate accounting subsystems and ERP software.

Summary

This is your chance to step into a highly visible accounting role that balances technical execution with meaningful financial analysis. If you are ready to bring your corporate accounting skills to a team that models excellence, we want to hear from you.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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