Senior Accountant

Elby Professional Recruitment; Oakville; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant in Oakville, Ontario. This role requires a strong understanding of Canadian accounting standards and experience with SAP ERP systems. You will assist in financial closing procedures, maintain general ledger reconciliations, and support tax filings. Join a collaborative team environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Key contributor opportunity

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of local Canadian accounting standards and tax experience.
• Experience in manufacturing with inventory is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Develop and maintain general ledger account reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Examine revenue and expenditures for accuracy.
• Ensure precision of financial information in SAP.
• Participate in the creation and review of forecasts and budgets.
• Assist with tax filings including GST/HST.

Skills

Canadian accounting standards

SAP ERP systems

Collaboration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Posted: 08/28/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 6685 Pay Rate: 85,000

Job Description

A leader in the automation manufacturing industry, is seeking a strong and dedicated Senior Accountant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to be a key player in the finance department, working closely with the Controller and contributing to the company's financial success. If you have a solid understanding of Canadian accounting standards, experience with SAP ERP systems, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this could be your next role!

What our client offers:

• A collaborative team environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunity to be a key contributor in a well-established company

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the month-end and year-end closing procedures, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain general ledger account reconciliations while ensuring proper documentation.
• Prepare and post journal entries and perform general ledger maintenance tasks.
• Examine revenue, margin, and expenditures to guarantee accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure the precision of financial information in SAP and address any discrepancies.
• Seek out SAP-driven opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Participate in the creation and review of forecasts and budgets.
• Handle fixed asset accounting, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
• Assist with tax filings, including GST/HST, income tax, and payroll remittances.
• Produce timely operating statements, management reports, and account reconciliations on schedule.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and automate processes wherever possible.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis, investigate discrepancies, and suggest process improvements.
• Generate inventory reports and calculate inventory provision in accordance with company policy.
• Spearhead the development of annual audit working papers.
• Provide support for customer accounts and collection activities.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of local Canadian accounting standards and tax experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP
• Manufacturing with inventory experience is ideal

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply today. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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