Staff Accountant

Crozier: Consulting Engineers; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading land development consulting firm in Collingwood is seeking a Staff Accountant. You will manage accounting operations, provide mentorship, and support digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate has over three years of finance experience and strong skills in accounting principles and Excel. We offer innovative benefits, including customizable health packages and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Customizable health benefits

RRSP matching

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Annual wellness allowance

Community involvement opportunities

Company social events

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in finance, with 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Experience in engineering consulting is a plus.
• Sound knowledge of payroll and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger account reconciliations for accuracy.
• Provide mentorship to finance team members.
• Support digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Team management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Overview

Who are we?

We are an employee-owned, award-winning land development consulting firm full of entrepreneurial, energetic, and caring individuals, who collaboratively contribute to the success of Crozier and our clients. Our purpose is to foster an exceptional workplace where talent flourishes, people thrive, and lives transform.

Focusing on private sector land development, Crozier provides services in civil, water resources, transportation, and building engineering services, complemented by hydrogeology, environmental consulting, landscape architecture, utility infrastructure, and building science services.

With offices in Collingwood, Toronto, Milton, Bradford, and Guelph, Crozier’s growing team of professionals work collaboratively with developers, builders, planners, architects, landowners, and stakeholder groups to advance residential, industrial, commercial, institutional, recreational resort, and First Nations projects from concept through to construction completion. Supported by a diverse corporate services team, our technical staff is fully equipped to take on a variety of challenges.

Crozier is proud to be recognized as one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers for 2025 and Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers of 2025!

Your Impact

We are seeking a Staff Accountant for our Collingwood office. As part of our Finance team, you will be responsible for leading accounting employees, guiding tasks and ensuring accuracy and efficiency in daily accounting operations.

How you will contribute to the team

• Understand how routine financial transactions – such as processing invoices, billing, client payments, payroll, and expense transactions – impact accounting records.
• Oversee general ledger account reconciliations monthly for accuracy of financial data.
• Provide back up for processing invoices, billing, outstanding receivables, and payroll.
• Provide approvals for daily operational tasks, such as approvals for credit memos, accounts payable invoicing and receivables.
• Troubleshoot, resolve discrepancies and educate the finance team to mitigate errors at the source of financial transactions.
• Support digital transformation initiatives to streamline financial processes.
• Review, analyze and develop efficient processes for daily operational tasks.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

What you bring

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in finance, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory role considered an asset.
• Experience within engineering consulting or professional services industry is considered an asset.
• Sound working knowledge of accounting principles, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with implementing digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong proficiency in using financial software and database management tools.
• Understanding and experience with payroll and reconciliation.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, formulas, and data manipulation, is a strong advantage.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Previous experience in team management and fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We offer

Innovative Benefits: Customizable health benefits packages including dental care, vision care, prescription coverage, and much more. Crozier offers RRSP matching, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, Parental-Leave Top Up, our unique First-Time Home Buyers’ Assistance Program, annual wellness allowance, and more.

Career growth and professional development: It is our goal to provide programs that support our employee’s experience through personal and professional development. We offer paid professional development support and training, including a Lifelong Learning Assistance Program to support career pathways.

Community Involvement: The foundation of our company was built on giving back to the communities where we live, work, and play. We actively support not-for-profit organizations in our communities, encourage employee involvement, and provide financial support to dozens of organizations each year.

Crozier Social: With inter-office and company-wide events happening each week, there is always something fun to do at Crozier. We have a cycle of hockey, soccer, volleyball, and baseball teams, creative workshops, and book clubs that meet regularly. We organize special events like wine tastings, golf tournaments, games nights, boat cruises, and more!

Crozier is committed to providing equal opportunity to candidates of all abilities. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources team and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.