Senior Accountant (6 Month Contract)

This role has a strong chance to convert to permanent at the end of the contract

Pay rate: $35-45/hour (depending on experience & education)

City: Toronto

Work from home: 2 days in office

About the Opportunity

• Maintaining the general ledger and supporting schedules.
• Other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
• Preparing working papers and participating in financial audits.
• Preparing monthly reports on actual vs budget variances.
• Assist in annual budgeting process; work with operational leads to prepare department budgets.
• Active involvement with period end close activities including journal entries preparations, account reconciliations and in-depth analysis with a focus on head count and FTE
• Preparing bank reconciliation statements and ensuring adjustment of outstanding items

About You

• Able to identify issues, analyze, generate alternatives, implement and support a solution both their own and those of others.
• Demonstrate flexibility to accommodate work demands.
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role
• Strong team-player attitude and the ability to work independently.
• Thorough by nature, exceptional analytical skills and a keen level of attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the MS Office Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to discuss and inform various people within the department, requests and day-to-day activities.
• Accounting Designation