Senior Accountant

Job in Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Listing for: The Finance Department Limited

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-04

Job specializations:

Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst, Financial Compliance
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst, Financial Compliance

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 - 85000 CAD Yearly CAD 75000.00 85000.00 YEAR

Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods Education: CPA or near completion Compensation $: 75-85K

Overview:

The Finance Department Limited (TFDL) specializes in the Strategic Placement of Accounting & Finance Professionals on a Contract or Permanent basis. For 20 years, TFDL has been successfully servicing a select group of clients, providing them with the best Intermediate-to-Senior level talent in the industry. (BMH3xR1)
Our client is looking for an accounting professional to join their team. This role reports to the Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities:

Banking & Accounts Payable Oversight

Perform daily, weekly and month-end bank reporting inclusive of period end reconciliations for all bank accounts, FX revaluation

Maintenance of all loan schedules, payments, and periodic accruals

Supervise the Accounts Payable team, ensuring accurate invoice validation and timely disbursements.

Licensor Accounting & Reporting

Maintain and update schedules by licensor, including calculation of accruals and true ups.

Prepare periodic reports and serve as the primary contact for licensors.

Month-End Close

Prepare and post journal entries and accruals as required within the close calendar deadlines.

Complete assigned balance sheet reconciliations

Manage inventory and cost of sales reconciliations.

Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Generate and distribute monthly financial statements and internal reporting packages

Conduct variance analysis against budget and prior year with clear explanations of key drivers.

Audit and Tax

Assist with preparation of audit working papers and tax schedules for external auditors and tax advisors

Additional Responsibilities

Assist with government compliance reporting (e.g., Blue Box, Non-Resident Taxes).

Ensure accurate tax filings and payments (HST, QST, Corporate Tax).

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

CPA or near completion

University business degree

5+ years of relevant work experience in accounting and finance

Experience in the consumer product distribution or retail industry would be an asset

3+ years of experience with inventory and cost of goods sold in a multi-currency environment

Excellent computer and organization skills, including demonstrated advanced Excel using pivot tables and v-lookups.

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

Ability to be successful in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

Able to work overtime, where required, to meet deadlines

Excellent verbal and written communication skills