Senior Accountant

TEEMA Solutions Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Toronto is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support accounting functions and provide guidance to junior staff. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary between $75,000 and $90,000, flexible hybrid work options, and the chance to mentor emerging talent. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a CPA designation, and a collaborative attitude, thriving in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Benefits

Benefits package

Professional development and CPA support

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Strong financial reporting background required.
• Experience with small to mid-sized private companies preferred.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize correspondence professionally.
• Contribute to financial close activities.
• Provide support for accounts receivable and payable.
• Assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting.
• Analyze financial variances and prepare reports using NetSuite.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Strong accounting background

CPA designation or near completion

Public practice experience

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Full-time | Permanent
Toronto, ON | Hybrid

Description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and highly communicative Senior Accountant to join their team. In this role, you will work closely with co-op students, junior accountants, and client leads to ensure accounting projects run smoothly from start to finish. You will play a key role in supporting core accounting functions, troubleshooting issues as they arise, and providing thoughtful analysis and insights to management.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring others, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage and prioritize internal and external correspondence, ensuring timely and professional responses
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial close activities
• Provide support for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger functions
• Assist in budget preparation, financial forecasting, and cash flow analysis
• Conduct research on accounting and tax matters and prepare supporting materials for management review and presentations
• Analyze financial variances and prepare reports using NetSuite
• Document, distribute, and track meeting minutes, including follow‑up on assigned action items
• Collaborate with and support junior team members and co‑op students through guidance and mentorship
• Support ad hoc initiatives and contribute to ongoing process improvements

What You Must Have

• Exceptional communication skills with a high level of professionalism
• Strong accounting and financial reporting background
• CPA designation or near completion
• Experience working with small to mid‑sized private companies (up to 100 employees)
• Public practice experience
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Positive, collaborative attitude and a willingness to learn
• Openness to feedback and constructive criticism
• Strong technical aptitude, including advanced Excel skills and comfort with accounting systems

Why Join the Team

• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions matter
• Gain exposure to a variety of clients, projects, and accounting challenges
• Opportunity to mentor junior staff and develop leadership skills
• Be part of a team that values professionalism, growth, and continuous improvement
• Stable, permanent role with room for long‑term career development

Who Will Excel in This Role

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and solutions‑oriented. You enjoy problem‑solving, communicating with multiple stakeholders, and taking ownership of your work. You thrive in dynamic environments, balance multiple priorities with ease, and are motivated to continuously develop your technical and professional skills.

Salary & Perks

• Salary range of $75,000–$90,000, based on experience and qualifications
• Benefits package
• Professional development and CPA support (where applicable)
• Collaborative team culture and supportive leadership