Accountant – Toronto, Ontario
About the Position:
Our client, one of Canada’s leading Consulting Engineering firms, is actively seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team!
Reporting directly to the Controller, the Accountant will play a key role in managing all financial operations, from full-cycle accounting and financial reporting to maintaining accurate records. This role also includes developing robust control measures to uphold data accuracy and integrity.
We are looking for a proactive and highly experienced individual with strong self-motivation and a hands-on approach. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments and has excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and maintaining working papers.
- Handle assigned project accounting tasks such as invoicing, managing accounts receivable, payments, and financial reporting.
- Continuously evaluate and propose improvements to automate and enhance accounting and reporting processes.
- Take ownership of ad-hoc projects and analysis, contributing to informed business decisions and risk mitigation.
Education & Qualifications:
- CPA designation or close to completing certification.
- 3+ years of general accounting experience in a corporate setting or equivalent experience with a public accounting firm.
- Project accounting experience is a plus.
Skills & Competencies:
- Meticulous, well-organized, and capable of meeting tight deadlines.
- Strong financial acumen with sharp analytical skills.
- Self-driven, results-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with Deltek Vision (ERP software) is an asset but not essential.
To Apply:Please send your resume to Jeremy Lawson at jlawson@searchlabs.ca for consideration. You can also contact Jeremy Lawson at 647.656.5650 to learn more about this opportunity.
We thank all applicants for their kind interest, however, only those with relevant experience will be contacted at this time. All resumes and project lists will be considered for all other current relevant roles as well as be kept on file for future consideration, so please don’t hesitate to apply.
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