Senior Accountant

Altis; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

3 weeks vacation

RRSP match

IFRS exposure

Job summary

Altis in Mississauga, ON is seeking a Senior Accountant to work closely with Operations, owning the preparation and review of P&Ls for two regions and coordinating month-end close processes. You will collaborate with FP&A and Operations to explain trends, variances and changes in the business.

This hands-on role offers opportunities to improve processes, strengthen governance and leverage IFRS within a growing finance team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience and ownership of monthly P&L reports.
• Strong partnering with Operations to explain variances and business changes.
• Experience with a large ERP and solid Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• You’ll own the preparation and review of P&Ls for two regions, partnering with operational leaders to explain trends, budget variances and business changes.
• You’ll execute month-end activities including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, allocations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• You’ll investigate account and system discrepancies, validate data and ensure financial information is complete and accurate.
• You’ll gather and validate inputs for budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with FP&A and Operations.
• You’ll lead month-end financial review discussions and translate accounting insights into clear, practical business language.
• You’ll contribute to system implementations, documentation and process improvements that strengthen controls and reporting.

Skills

Business partnering

Excel expertise

Month-end close

Variance analysis

Communication to non-finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/BA

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Location: Mississauga, ON, Hybrid (3 days in office)

Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills

Background Check Requirement: Successful completion of a criminal background check and reference check.

About the Opportunity

We’re partnering with a growing organization in the supply chain and logistics sector to find a Senior Accountant who enjoys being close to business operations. You’ll join a finance team where collaboration is central, partnering closely with Operations to understand what’s changing across the business and translate those changes into accurate financial results.

This is a hands‑on role with exposure to month‑end reporting, regional P&Ls, analysis, budgeting and forecasting. As the organization continues to grow and strengthen its financial governance, you’ll also have opportunities to improve processes, adapt working papers and controls, and contribute to an evolving finance environment.

What’s in it for You

You’ll join an entrepreneurial environment where initiative and adaptability are valued. The package includes employer‑paid standard health benefits, three weeks of vacation and an RRSP match after one year, along with exposure to process improvement, evolving governance and IFRS.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll own the preparation and review of P&Ls for two regions, partnering with operational leaders to explain trends, budget variances and business changes.
• You’ll execute month‑end activities including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, allocations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• You’ll investigate account and system discrepancies, validate data and ensure financial information is complete and accurate.
• You’ll gather and validate inputs for budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with FP&A and Operations.
• You’ll lead month‑end financial review discussions and translate accounting insights into clear, practical business language.
• You’ll contribute to system implementations, documentation and process improvements that strengthen controls and reporting.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, with the ability to own the preparation and review of monthly P&L reports
• Strong business‑partnering skills with the ability to communicate financial concepts to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Strong foundational accounting skills, account reconciliation, accruals, variance analysis, journal entries, month‑end cycle & close.
• Experience with a large‑scale ERP and strong Excel skills, including formulas and interpreting financial data flows.
• Adaptable, curious and comfortable taking initiative in an evolving environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for someone who wants to understand the business behind the numbers, ask the right questions and work closely with Operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who can bring initiative, curiosity and fresh ideas as we continue to grow.”