Senior Accountant

Uline; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health coverage

RRSP match

Bonus programs

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

On-site café

Fitness center

Job summary

Uline, a family‑owned North American leader in shipping and packaging, is seeking a Senior Accountant at its Milton, ON facility. You will lead month‑end close, manage balance sheet reconciliations, and ensure GAAP‑based reporting while partnering with cross‑functional teams across the organization.

A CPA and 7+ years of accounting experience are required, with advanced Excel skills and familiarity with HRIS systems like Workday (a plus).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA designation.
• 7+ years of accounting experience in a corporate setting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with HRIS like Workday.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities with journal entries and variance analysis.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for annual tax filings.
• Oversee payroll for Canada operations with audits and compliance.
• Identify process improvements to strengthen accounting workflows and internal controls.
• Collaborate with teams on financial analysis and reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Cross-team collaboration

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Workday

Job description

Senior Accountant

Pay from $100,000 to $140,000 per year

Toronto Branch

3333 James Snow Parkway North, Milton, ON L9T 8L1

Uline’s continued growth demands high-level financial insight and seamless execution. As a Senior Accountant, you’ll collaborate closely across accounting teams, working hands‑on in our first‑class Milton facility to manage core financial processes. This is a great opportunity for a CPA ready to take the next step toward leadership!

Careers Packed with Potential. Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead month‑end and year‑end close activities, including journal entries, variance analysis and accurate financial reporting.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls, investigating discrepancies and ensuring reporting accuracy.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for annual corporate tax filings.
• Oversee the payroll process for Uline’s Canada operations, ensuring accurate processing, thorough audits and compliance.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen accounting workflows and internal controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with teams across Uline on financial analysis, reporting and business insights that support informed decisions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA designation.
• 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate setting.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills. Familiarity with HRIS systems like Workday a plus.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to collaborate and influence across teams.

Benefits

• Company‑paid extended health coverage and RRSP with 6% employer match that starts day one!
• Multiple bonus programs.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

• On‑site café, outdoor patio and first‑class fitness center.
• Monthly employee‑appreciation events.
• Opportunities for community involvement.
• Best‑in‑class, clean, modern facilities.

About Uline

Uline, a family‑owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 10,000 employees across 15 locations.

Uline is a drug‑free workplace. All positions are on‑site.

Uline is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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