Industry: Industrial Systems Provider
Location: Burlington, ON (In Person)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: CA$75,000 - CA$90,000 per year (based on experience)
Our client is a privately held Canadian industrial services organization headquartered in the Greater Burlington area, supporting customers across Canada and the United States. The company offers a stable business environment, a collaborative team culture, and long-term growth opportunities. Due to continued business needs, our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to take ownership of the full accounting function and act as a trusted financial partner to senior leadership.
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing full-cycle accounting operations and serving as the primary internal financial resource. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this role requires a hands-on, self-directed professional who is comfortable working independently, producing accurate financial reporting, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
This is a comprehensive role suited to someone who values autonomy, accountability, and being the central point of expertise within a lean organization.
Manage full-cycle accounting; Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, bank accounts, and balance sheet accounts
Prepare monthly financial statements, internal management reports, and variance analysis
Monitor and manage cash flow and banking activity, including multi-currency considerations
Administer payroll for employees and independent contractors, including commission calculations
Manage group benefits, retirement programs, onboarding, and terminations
Prepare and file all required government remittances and statutory filings (HST/GST, EHT, WSIB, payroll withholdings, T4s, etc.)
Support job costing, work-in-progress tracking, and project margin analysis
Review and support sales costing and pricing models, partnering with leadership on margin analysis
Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and year-end audit preparation
Liaise with external accounting and tax advisors on compliance and planning
Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes, systems, and internal controls
Act as a stand-alone accounting resource supporting finance, operations, and basic HR administration
Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior or full-cycle accounting role
CPA designation strongly preferred
Post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance
Strong working knowledge of Canadian GAAP and Canadian tax compliance
Advanced experience with QuickBooks Desktop Premier
Experience with job costing, WIP, progress billing, and detailed financial reporting
High proficiency in Excel (analysis, reporting, and financial models)
Comfortable working with multiple systems; ERP or CRM exposure is an asset
Experience supporting Canadian and U.S. business activities is preferred
Strong analytical skills with the ability to independently investigate and resolve issues
Clear communicator able to work directly with leadership and external advisors
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating independently
On-site position, 5 days per week
Preference for candidates residing within a reasonable commuting distance
Laptop provided with secure remote access as required
Standard business hours: Monday to Friday, no weekends
Competitive salary: CA$75,000 - CA$90,000 per year
Comprehensive benefits package including:
Extended health and dental coverage
Vision care
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Employer RRSP matching
Flexible scheduling where appropriate
This role offers an experienced accounting professional the opportunity to own the full accounting function, work directly with senior decision-makers, and play a meaningful role in business operations - without the structure or bureaucracy of a large corporate environment.
If you are a CPA-calibre accountant seeking stability, autonomy, and long-term career value in a confidential and well-managed organization, this opportunity warrants a closer look.