Senior Accountant

uline; Milton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health coverage + RRSP with 6

Bonuses

Paid holidays & PTO

Tuition assistance

On-site amenities

Job summary

Uline in Milton, ON is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead month-end close, manage balance sheet reconciliations, and support tax filings. You'll oversee payroll for Canada, strengthen internal controls, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate financial insights in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Ideal candidates hold a CPA, have 7+ years of accounting experience, and expert Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 Canada operations, ensuring accurate processing, audits and compliance.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen accounting workflows and internal controls to improve efficiency.
• Partner with teams across Uline on financial analysis, reporting and business insights that support informed decisions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Workday

Excel

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!

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

Our employees make the difference and we are committed to offering exceptional benefits and perks!

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