Senior Accountant

IQ PARTNERS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

IQ PARTNERS in Toronto is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a contract position to support day-to-day accounting, manage the general ledger, and lead month-end close. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Not-for-profit experience is a plus, CPA progress is an asset. This contract role offers an hourly rate of CAD 35–40, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as senior accountant or similar role.
• Strong hands-on Dynamics 365 BC (GL module) experience.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Experience preparing/reviewing reconciliations (bank, AR, accruals).
• Experience leading month-end close processes.
• Solid accounting principles and financial reporting knowledge.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• NFP experience is a strong asset; CPA progress is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain general ledger activities with accuracy.
• Lead and support month-end close and reporting.
• Prepare and review reconciliations (bank, AR, prepaid, accruals).
• Post journal entries, adjustments, and accruals.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Utilize Dynamics 365 BC to manage GL transactions.
• Leverage advanced Excel for analysis and reporting.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate financial information.

Skills

Dynamics 365 BC

Advanced Excel

GL accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Not-for-profit exp.

CPA progress

Education

CPA designation progress

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team on a contract basis as an incremental hire. This individual will play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, managing general ledger activities, and leading month-end close processes.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Previous experience within a not-for-profit (NFP) organization would be considered a strong asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain general ledger (GL) activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Lead and support month-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, including bank accounts, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries, adjustments, and accruals as required.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to manage GL transactions and support accounting operations.
• Leverage advanced Excel skills for financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial information and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a Senior Accountant or similar accounting role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, particularly the General Ledger (GL) module.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing account reconciliations, including bank, AR, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
• Demonstrated experience managing or leading month-end close processes.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
• Previous experience within a not-for-profit (NFP) environment is considered a strong asset.
• CPA designation or progress toward completion is an asset.

This opportunity offers an hourly rate of $35-$40, depending on experience. To support a fair and efficient hiring experience, we may use AI-assisted tools for administrative tasks like note-taking or scheduling. These tools never make hiring decisions, our team does. If you have any questions about how we use AI, we're happy to discuss.