Job Description

Job Title: Senior Corporate Accountant

Location: Waterloo, ON (Hybrid - In-office Tues/Wed/Thurs, Remote Mon/Fri)

Contract Duration: (18 months from start date)Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments, with a focus on payroll/employee-related accounts. Perform detailed account reconciliations (GL, bank, intercompany) and investigate discrepancies. Conduct financial statement analysis and provide insights on variances or trends. Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve reporting accuracy. Assist with ad-hoc projects, audits, or system implementations as needed.
Top Skills & Qualifications:

5-8 years of related experience with solid US GAAP/ accounting knowledge. Strong proficiency in journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations (ability to drill into details). Experience with financial statement analysis and reporting. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Excellent organizational skills with a track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously. Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is a plus.

Work Environment:

Hybrid model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). Dynamic team with opportunities to contribute to process improvements.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

How many years of corporate accounting experience do you have? Are you able to work full-time in Canada without sponsorship? Do you have experience preparing journal entries and accruals specifically related to employee costs? How many years of experience do you have with US GAAP? What is your hourly rate expectation? Could you please share your LinkedIn profile link? Are you comfortable working in a contract role (18-month term)? Are you currently located in the Kitchener-Waterloo region? Are you able to work in a hybrid model, with 3 days per week in the Waterloo office? How soon can you join the role?
Language:

* English (preferred)