Senior Accountant

Kassen Recruitment; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A privately held company in the construction and manufacturing space is seeking a Senior Accountant. In this hands-on role, you will manage full-cycle accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and supporting financial stability during a pivotal transition. Ideal for a CPA in progress, this position values initiative and adaptability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience in a mid-size or entrepreneurial environment.
• Solid accounting skills to prepare working papers and financial statements.
• Ability to adapt in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting including AP, AR, and reconciliations.
• Prepare draft financial statements with attention to detail.
• Assist with internal reporting and general ledger maintenance.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Proficiency in Excel

Ability to take initiative

Education

CPA designation (in progress preferred)

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$40.00/hr - CA$45.00/hr

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Recruitment Manager | Finance & Accounting Talent Acquisition Expert | CRM & Candidate Experience Specialist | Mentor in Recruitment Excellence

A privately held company in the construction and manufacturing space is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. It's an ideal role for a technically strong accounting professional who can hit the ground running.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Senior Accountant will handle full-cycle accounting tasks including AP review, journal entries, and preparation of draft financial statements. This role is essential to maintain accounting accuracy and support financial stability.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, reconciliations, and month-end processes
• Prepare draft financial statements with attention to detail and accuracy
• Assist with internal reporting and general ledger maintenance
• Work closely with another Senior Accountant to share workload across entities
• Contribute to process improvement and ERP optimization (Sage 300 CRE)
• Assist with ad hoc tasks during ERP or restructuring initiatives

What You Bring

• CPA designation in progress (preferred); CPA designation a strong asset
• 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience in a mid-size or entrepreneurial environment
• Solid technical accounting skills and ability to prepare working papers and financials
• Proficiency in Sage 300 CRE is a strong asset
• Comfortable with Excel and general ERP workflows
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and adapt in a changing environment

Why Join

This is a practical, hands-on role where you can make a direct impact. You’ll be supporting a lean finance function during a pivotal transition period. The team values initiative, technical accuracy, and adaptability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Construction, Manufacturing, and Accounting

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