GL Accountant

Position: GL Accountant - 15050-1
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to take the next step in your career with a global industry leader? Randstad is seeking a talented and motivated GL Accountant to join a dynamic Controlling team in downtown Toronto. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing financial controls and ensuring the maintenance of a complete, accurate general ledger.

This is a fantastic 1-year contract opportunity with a strong possibility for extension based on performance and business needs. If you thrive in a structured, fast-paced environment and want to impact financial accuracy at a high level, this GL Accountant position is the perfect fit for you.

Advantages

• Premium

Location:

Work right in the heart of the financial district.

• Long-Term Stability: A solid 1-year stable contract with the potential for further extension.

• Professional Growth:
Gain invaluable corporate experience within a globally recognized organization and a sophisticated Controlling function.

• Supportive Environment:
Work within a collaborative team that values straightforward communication, continuous learning, and standard-setting excellence.

Responsibilities
As a GL Accountant, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Financial Reporting:
Prepare accurate income statements, balance sheets, and various other financial reports or accounting statements.

• General Ledger Maintenance:
Create crucial month-end accounting entries, review the accuracy of journal entries, and post directly to the general ledger.

• Reconciliations & Analysis:
Prepare thorough balance sheet reconciliations, evaluate accounting variances, and check transactions from subsystems to ensure seamless data integrity.

• Accounts Receivable Support:
Maintain, record, and reconcile billings and accounts receivables for small to medium-sized accounts.

• Compliance & Recommendations:
Examine financial statements for strict conformance with accounting principles, and make proactive recommendations regarding reserves, assets, and expenditures.

• Problem Solving:
Utilize standardized procedures and practices to resolve standard accounting discrepancies and consistently meet month-end deadlines.

Qualifications
Must Haves:

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Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (a combination of relevant education and experience will be considered).

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Experience:

Up to 3 years of hands-on experience in a general ledger or corporate accounting environment.

• Technical

Skills:

In-depth, proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Advanced/Intermediate Excel (formulas, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables), Word, and Outlook.

• Analytical Capabilities:
Solid intermediate math skills with the ability to calculate complex figures, percentages, fractions, and financial variances.

• Problem-Solving:
Proven ability to analyze information, use standard practices to make sound judgments, and solve standard financial errors.

Nice to Haves:

• Prior experience working within a dedicated corporate Controlling job function.

• An inquisitive mindset with a natural drive to understand the "why" behind financial data and system flows.

• Familiarity with large-scale corporate accounting subsystems and ERP software.

Summary
This is your chance to step into a highly visible accounting role that balances technical execution with meaningful financial analysis. If you are ready to bring your corporate accounting skills to a team that models excellence, we want to hear from you.

Ready to Apply?
The interview process moves quickly and consists of 1-2 in-person interviews at the Toronto office.

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