Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (CPA Preferred - Minimum 5 Years’ Experience)

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 with holdings, 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 Quick Books 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.