Senior Corporate Accountant

TDS Personnel; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced accounting professional to join its Corporate Accounting and Tax team. The role involves managing day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with corporate and tax regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, 3-5 years of experience, and proficiency in Canadian GAAP and SAGE accounting software. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization in Toronto.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with exposure to investment firms, private companies, or family offices.
• Strong understanding of Canadian GAAP, tax, and corporate compliance.
• Zero-tolerance attitude for accounting/money movement errors.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with tax filings and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

SAGE accounting software

Job description

Our client is seeking an exceptional candidate to join the Corporate Accounting and Tax team. THis role is considered a crucial member to the organization. This role is critical to the success of the organization and will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for the operating company and the private holding companies held by the principals through a family office lens. The ideal candidate is highly organized, discrete, and experienced in both corporate and personal finance matters.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategical insight on budget and cashflow management.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and support the year-end audit process.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with tax filings, corporate registries, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Monitor daily cash balances and forecast upcoming payments and savings. Initiate internal transactions upon receiving necessary approvals.
• Liaise with banks on day-to-day operational needs, including reviewing agreements, managing loans and overseeing shareholder fund transfers for designated purposes.
• Review bank reconciliations for the firm and various holding companies and family trusts.
• Perform month-end closing duties to close the books and submit filings, including EHT, HST, Corporate Income Tax submissions within the regulatory deadlines.
• Track and review expenses – maintain up-to-date payment schedules and reconcile payments against engagement letters or approved quotes.
• Support Compliance Group in adhering to BSI’s compliance program, including maintaining checklists, logs & recordkeeping, and various regulatory filings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Liaise with CRA for ad hoc audits and requests made and provide updates to the team.
• Assist in preparing monthly and year-end financial statements and reports for YE audits.
• Assist in preparing process documents, memos and summary reports and maintain these in an organized manner on internal company servers.
• Function as a back-up role to colleagues in the group, as needed.
• Assist with ad hoc projects on an as needs basis based on the demands of the firm.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a reputable school with an accounting designation.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with exposure to investment firms, private companies, or family offices.
• Strong understanding of Canadian GAAP, tax and corporate compliance.
• Knowledge of SAGE accounting software preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Open to learning new technology platforms to improve the reporting and payment systems.
• Excellent communication skills (English oral and written).
• Zero-tolerance attitude for accounting/money movement errors, working diligently to reduce risk of errors and to promptly resolve any that may arise.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and passionate for continuous improvement.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability with excellent use of logic and critical thinking.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and meet internal/external deadlines.
• Self-motivated and proactive in taking ownership in the quality and completion of their work.

To apply, upload your resume and complete the required information in the “Apply For The Job” section located to the right of the posting. Alternatively, quote the position title and email your resume to: Beth; [e-mail]

If you are already registered with TDS Personnel please contact your Consultant.

TDS Personnel is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations within reason due to a disability or medical need are available on request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.