Senior Accountant / Analyst Jobs

We have partnered with our client, located in Toronto West, in their search for a Senior Accountant for a 12 month contract term. The Senior Accountant is responsible for the preparation of financial reporting. The responsibility includes management of all data collection processes,
reconciliation of variances, resolution of issues identified within specific accounts. The focus of this role is approximately 30% related to month end activities with the remaining focus on creating financial analysis and creating reports.
Advantages
This is a hybrid work in office combined with work at home 12 month contract role with a possibility of extension.
Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring assigned assets and
• Perform month-end close and journal entry preparation.

liabilities are fairly stated.

• Proactively identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and business
• Prepare financial statement working papers, analysis, and commentary.

enhancements through analysis and other business insights.

• Proactively coordinate assigned aspects of financial reporting, developing a sound

understanding of overall business operations, underlying areas of GAAP, and
budget assumptions, ensuring results are fairly stated and can be clearly
explained.

• Prepare variance analysis (actual vs. budget and actual vs. forecast) and

coordinate investigation and resolution into discrepancies with appropriate
department managers.

• Develop and deliver accurate and timely internal financial and performance

reports based on business requirements to support effective departmental
management and ensure responsible fiscal management.

• Actively partner with business units to understand reporting requirements and ongoing

business activities, insight used to adjust financial reporting/analysis to meet changing
business needs, while ensuring the optimal accounting for each business activity
Qualifications

• Professional Accounting Designation or actively enrolled
• 5 - 7 years accounting experience with at least 2 to 4 years strong financial

reporting experience.

• Subject matter expert in all aspects of assigned accountabilities, ability to
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments
• Experience with large volumes of data and the ability to compile and interpret data in readable formats
• Strong experience with ERP systems, Power BI, & Excel

synthesize a detailed understanding of the issues/results into a concise message
for management.

• Strong multi-tasking and prioritizing abilities to meet time-sensitive deadlines and

fluctuating work demands.

• Ability to anticipate problems and proactively resolve situations before they

become larger-scale issues.

• Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly

communicate complex concepts or information.

• Professional attitude together with a drive to get things done through
• Detail-oriented and display a high degree of accuracy.

collaboration and teamwork.

• Flexible and able to make independent decisions quickly.
• High aptitude for learning new concepts and staying current in an ever-changing

environment.

• Ability to understand business operations and demonstrate value through

partnerships within the organization.
Summary
Our client values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where unique backgrounds and perspectives drive innovation.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.