Senior Accountant – 12-Month Contract

IFG - International Financial Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG - International Financial Group is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a 12-month contract in Downtown Toronto, hybrid role. You will perform full-cycle accounting, manage month-end close, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting, and support ERP implementation efforts.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of full-cycle accounting, CPA/CA designation or pursuing CPA, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience
• CPA/CA designation or currently pursuing CPA
• Strong experience with month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• Experience working with an ERP system
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting activities, including month-end and year-end close
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
• Complete account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare monthly financial reporting and supporting schedules
• Assist with financial analysis and reporting requirements
• Support the accounting team with process improvements and reporting initiatives
• Participate in or provide accounting support for an ERP implementation
• Assist with testing, data validation, process mapping, and system-related accounting activities
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely financial information

Skills

CPA/CA designation or CPA in progress

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Education

CPA/CA designation or pursuing CPA

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team on a 12-month contract. This role is ideal for a strong full-cycle accounting professional who has solid month-end experience and can also support or contribute to an ERP implementation/project.

Downtown Toronto, ON | Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting activities, including month-end and year-end close
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
• Complete account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare monthly financial reporting and supporting schedules
• Assist with financial analysis and reporting requirements
• Support the accounting team with process improvements and reporting initiatives
• Participate in or provide accounting support for an ERP implementation
• Assist with testing, data validation, process mapping, and system-related accounting activities
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely financial information

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience
• CPA/CA designation or currently pursuing CPA
• Strong experience with month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• Experience working with an ERP system
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting an ERP implementation or system migration
• Experience with process improvement and accounting system implementations