Senior Financial Accountant

Vaco LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant for a 3 month contract located in the Greater Toronto Area. The role covers month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities, with a focus on ASPE compliance and reporting.

Ideal candidates will have a CPA or be pursuing designation, 4–8 years of accounting experience, and hands-on NetSuite experience. Strong analytical and multi-entity capabilities are required for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation or actively pursuing designation preferred.
• 4–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands-on NetSuite experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities across multiple entities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, leases, and intercompany transactions.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and variance analysis.
• Support financial consolidations and internal and external reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ASPE accounting standards.
• Assist with audit preparation, financial analysis, and ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multientity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation or active pursuit

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant – 3 Month Contract

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities across multiple entities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, leases, and intercompany transactions.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and variance analysis.
• Support financial consolidations and internal and external reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ASPE accounting standards.
• Assist with audit preparation, financial analysis, and ad-hoc projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation or actively pursuing designation preferred.
• 4–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands-on NetSuite experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience working in multi-entity or multi-location environments preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Pay Rate

$40.00 / Hour

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.