Senior Accountant

Zinc Inc; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Company holidays plus personal days

Retirement savings plan

Equity grants

Job summary

e-Zinc is expanding its finance team and seeking a Senior Accountant to manage payroll, accounts payable, and grant reporting. This role supports core financial operations while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

You will work within a growing company focused on breakthrough energy storage technology, contributing to timely month-end close, audit readiness, and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (NetSuite).
• Experience with payroll systems (Rippling or similar).
• Strong knowledge of month-end procedures and internal controls.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and confidentially.
• Handle weekly accounts payable and employee reimbursements.
• Prepare grant claims and maintain supporting documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards.
• Perform month-end close within 5–7 business days, including journal entries.
• Assist with GST/HST, EHT, and WSIB filings and audits.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.

Skills

Payroll

Accounts payable

Month-end close

Excel

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary accounting education

Tools

NetSuite

Rippling

Job description

Role

Type: Full-time/ Contract(New Opening)

About e-Zinc

e-Zinc is an energy storage venture based in Toronto with a breakthrough technology poised to disrupt the market. As the global energy grid moves to higher levels of penetration of renewable energy, there is a surging need for affordable, flexible, long-duration energy storage. e-Zinc is uniquely positioned to meet this demand with its zinc-based electrochemical solution.

Backed by over CAD $100 million in funding from leading global strategic and financial investors such as Toyota Ventures, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Eni Next, Evok Innovations, BDC and EDC, e-Zinc has garnered international recognition for its proprietary technology and business potential. Highlights include:

• $1M Grand Prize winner of the Impact Canada Charging the Future Challenge
• Awarded a $1.6M grant from Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
• Secured over $12M in funding across three projects from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
• Recipient of a USD $1.3M grant from the California Energy Commission

As e-Zinc moves toward commercialization, e-Zinc is expanding its team to bring its transformative technology to market and support the future of renewable energy.

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing team. This is a key role responsible for supporting core financial operations, including accounts payable, payroll, and grant reporting, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. This is an opportunity to bring your accounting expertise to a mission-driven, high-impact environment where innovation, accountability, and collaboration are at the core of how we work.

PositionScope andResponsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and confidentially.
• Record and process weekly accounts payable, employee expense reimbursements and credit card payments.
• Prepare grant claims and maintain supporting documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards.
• Maintain prepaid expense and capital asset schedules and related monthly entries.
• Prepare and file quarterly GST/HST, EHT, and WSIB returns.
• Support annual audits and prepare required documentation.
• Complete annual reconciliations for EHT, RRSP contributions, and benefit premiums.
• Perform other accounting duties as required.
• Supporting month-end close within 5–7 business days, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of accurate grant claims in accordance with deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate GST/HST, WSIB, and EHT filings.
• Identify and recommend process improvements and automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual work.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with NetSuite or equivalent ERP system.
• Experience with Rippling or equivalent payroll systems.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and month-end procedures.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Assets

• Experience with government grant reporting and claims.
• Proven ability to continually improve and automate relevant reporting, leveraging systems capabilities. Experience in an emerging growth environment.

Safety

You prioritize safety in everything you do and understand the deep responsibility we have to our people, our customers, and our planet.

Truth

You are honest, transparent, and authentic—with yourself, your teammates, and our customers.

Results

You approach challenges with curiosity and creativity, troubleshoot thoughtfully, and focus on delivering meaningful outcomes.

Team

You contribute to an open and trusting workplace, empower others, and hold yourself and your teammates accountable.

Mastery

You are committed to building domain expertise, bring a strong work ethic, and continuously invest in your own growth and improvement.

Value

You act responsibly with time, financial resources, and effort, always aiming to create the greatest impact and long-term value.

Why Join e-Zinc?

At e-Zinc, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a pioneering team building transformative technology that will help shape the future of clean energy. We offer a dynamic work environment, meaningful projects, and the opportunity to grow your career alongside passionate, purpose-driven colleagues.

Note

At e-Zinc, every application is personally reviewed by our People & Talent team to understand your motivation, experience, and alignment with our mission.

Compensation & Total Rewards

The expected annual salary range for this role is $70,000–$85,000 . Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and overall fit for the position.

Successful employees will be offered a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which can include:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid vacation time
• Company-paid holidays plus additional personal days to support your time away from work
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
• Equity grants and opportunity for company ownership

If you require accommodations at any stage in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]