Staff Accountant

Job in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Listing for: Robert Half

Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-02-24

Job specializations:

Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst

We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in Mississauga, Ontario. This hybrid contract position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization by applying your expertise in accounting operations, financial reporting, and client interaction. The role combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. You will also serve as a key resource and point of contact for the bookkeeping team, helping to guide daily priorities and ensure accurate financial reporting.

If you have a strong foundation in accounting practices and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

Record and manage periodic business transactions, including revenues, expenses, bank reconciliations, and complex items such as shareholder contributions and loan amortizations

Maintain key accounting schedules, including fixed assets, loans, prepaids, accruals, unearned revenue, and investments

Act as the primary point of contact for the bookkeeping team, triaging daily questions, reviewing work, and providing guidance on transaction processing

Support and mentor bookkeepers to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, and adherence to accounting standards

Ensure accurate entry of day-to-day transactions, collect necessary documentation from clients, and validate cost and project allocations

Prepare and review financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness

Respond to management and client inquiries related to financial transactions and statements

Monitor receivables and payables aging balances to support effective cash flow management

Format and compile financial data for periodic management reports with strong attention to detail

Gather and organize financial documentation to facilitate successful external audits

Develop procedures and workflows to strengthen internal bookkeeping and accounting best practices

Create accessible financial literacy content to enhance client understanding of financial concepts


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