Senior Accountant

IS2 Workforce Solutions; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Markham seeks a detail-oriented Senior Accountant (CPA) to oversee accounting operations across multiple subsidiaries. This role involves managing bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, and collaborating with external auditors. Ideal candidates will have at least 8-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, strong QuickBooks and Excel skills, and a proven track record of operational and managerial accounting.

Benefits

Extended health care

On-site parking

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• 8–10 years accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong QuickBooks and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting and bookkeeping for the group and subsidiaries.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and intercompany reconciliations.
• Coordinate annual external audits including documentation.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Tools

QuickBooks Online

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

IS2 Workforce Solutions provided pay range

This range is provided by IS2 Workforce Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$80,000.00/yr - CA$110,000.00/yr

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant (CPA) to join our growing team in Markham.

The company is a leading manufacturer of functional athletic apparel and outerwear, offering a dynamic environment that includes manufacturing and factory operations. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with production, warehouse, payroll, and external auditors. The successful candidate will oversee all accounting and bookkeeping operations across the group of companies and prepare audit documentation while coordinating with external auditors annually.

This role is ideal for someone with 8–10 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, who excels in both operational and management accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting and bookkeeping for the group and subsidiaries using QuickBooks Online and ERP systems.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, intercompany reconciliations, and ensure accurate accounts payable/receivable processing.
• Monitor inventory accounting, cost tracking, factory overhead, and support cost accounting and pricing strategies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and prepare financial reports to support senior management decisions.
• Coordinate and support annual external audits, including documentation and schedule preparation.
• Collaborate with payroll to validate processing across all subsidiaries.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, depreciation schedules, and enforce internal controls to protect company assets.
• Liaise with banks, tax authorities, and other external parties as needed.
• Support system improvements and upgrades for accounting software and provide training to subsidiary teams as required

Qualifications

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is a must.
• 8 to 10 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing and factory environments.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and advanced Excel skills.
• Solid knowledge of Canadian accounting principles.
• Experience handling accounting across multiple subsidiaries and complex organizational structures.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English; Cantonese and/or Mandarin language skills are a strong asset.
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Pay: $80,000.00-$110,000.00 annually

Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00AM – 5:30PM

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Apparel Manufacturing

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