Senior Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant in Oakville, Ontario. This role involves assisting with the month-end close process and supporting full-cycle accounting functions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of accounting experience, a strong background in GAAP, and advanced Excel skills. The hourly pay rate is $40. Candidates must reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proficient in accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end close process.
• Support full-cycle accounting functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Accounting Designation

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)

Job description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to assist with the month‑end close process and support full‑cycle accounting functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general accounting, financial reporting, and a comprehensive understanding of the accounting cycle from journal entries through to financial statement preparation.

Qualifications

• Accounting Designation
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Pay Rate

$40 / Hour

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #460516. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.