Senior Accountant

Randstad; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment company in Canada is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure the accuracy of the General Ledger and manage payroll for around 180 employees. The role includes overseeing Accounts Payable and assisting with cash management while offering a clear path to becoming a Controller within a year. Candidates should have a strong background in full-cycle accounting, be proficient with QuickBooks and ADP Workforce Now, and possess excellent organization skills. Competitive compensation and support for CPA dues are included.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Support for CPA annual dues

Free parking and store discount

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll and HR administration.
• Ability to juggle ad-hoc requests and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience with accounts payable and general ledger responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the General Ledger is accurate including coding and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee Accounts Payable processes ensuring correctness.
• Manage payroll for approximately 180 employees.
• Assist with internal fund handling and daily cash deposit reconciliation.
• Maintain supporting documentation for audits.

Skills

Strong background in full-cycle accounting

Proficient in QuickBooks

Organized and able to manage shifting priorities

Experience with ADP Workforce Now

Excel and Google Sheets proficiency

Education

CPA (or equivalent)

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

QuickBooks

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

About the Role

Do you thrive in a high-volume, ever-changing environment where your ability to multitask is your superpower?
Are you a seasoned Senior Accountant who wants to master the operational books now, with a defined path to step into the Controller seat within the year?
Do you have the patience to handle high-volume payroll and HR administration while simultaneously ensuring the General Ledger is flawless?
Are you looking for a role where you can be the "right hand" to leadership, eventually taking ownership of financial statements and reporting?

Advantages

• Well‑established company
• Great culture and people
• Competitive compensation package
• Support for CPA annual dues
• Free parking and store discount

Responsibilities

• Gatekeeper of the General Ledger – ensure the GL is perfect, including coding, posting, journal entries, and balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Supervisory Accounts Payable – oversee the AP clerk, ensuring accurate processing and vendor response.
• Payroll & HR Administration – manage payroll for ~180 employees across two locations using ADP Workforce Now, approving timecards, preparing contracts, and onboarding.
• The "Juggling Act" – handle ad‑hoc requests from owners without getting flustered.
• Cash Management – assist with internal fund handling and daily cash deposit reconciliation.
• Process Improvement – maintain a systematic filing system and trail of supporting documentation for audit and reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong background in full‑cycle accounting; CPA (or equivalent) highly preferred.
• Unflappable and organized, able to manage shifting priorities.
• Proficient in QuickBooks, ADP Workforce Now, Excel and Google Sheets.
• Systematic task management and desk organization skills.

Why Apply

• Clear succession plan – move from Senior Accountant to Controller within a year.
• Stability – successful business with a dedicated team.
• New office move to Keele/Lawrence in February (currently Vaughan).

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. We are committed to increasing equity, diversity and inclusion throughout the employment lifecycle, ensuring full participation for all candidates and employees free from any barriers. All applicants are encouraged to identify accommodation requirements by emailing [e-mail].