Intermediate Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is assisting a client in Vaughan, Canada, to recruit a qualified Senior Accountant with strong IFRS expertise. The role focuses on monthly close, consolidation support, balance sheet reconciliations, and regulatory reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting experience, SAP familiarity, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach. CPA pursuit is a plus, and there are discretionary bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA designation Pursuit is considered an asset.
• 3–5 years of significant accounting experience.
• Proficient in IFRS; IFRS 17 experience is a plus.
• Experience with SAP is an asset.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare regular monthly and ad-hoc journal entries for responsible business units.
• Assist in consolidation of internal and external financial statements.
• Reconcile complex balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist in reviewing variances from budget to actual.
• Prepare and file quarterly regulatory reporting requirements.
• Contribute to special projects within continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support monthly and ad-hoc analyses to assist Finance Management.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Self-starter

Independent working

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

• Prepare regular monthly and ad-hoc journal entries for responsible business units to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated internal and external financial statements
• Reconcile complex balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Assist in reviewing significant variances from budget to actual
• Prepare and file quarterly regulatory reporting requirements, as necessary
• Assist in certain special projects as part of the Company’s continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform monthly and ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support Finance Management and other departments
• Support the annual and interim external audit and review process

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (i.e. Accounting)
• Pursuing CPA designation is considered an asset
• 3-5 years of significant accounting experience
• Proficient in IFRS Accounting standards. Insurance accounting and IFRS 17 experience is an asset.
• Strong understanding of accounting systems and experience with SAP is an asset
• Detail-oriented approach with demonstrated analytical skills
• Assertive self-starter with the ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure and meet multiple tight deadlines
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Excel

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Highspring’s client. Please note that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organisations. By submitting to this position, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organisational needs. Salary ranges will be disclosed where required by law. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits). Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.