Senior Corporate Accountant
The role involves preparing journal entries, accruals, and performing detailed account reconciliations with a focus on payroll. It also requires conducting financial statement analysis and supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
- Hybrid
- Waterloo, ON
- Posted Aug 11, 2026
- Apply by Sep 10, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Job Title: Senior Corporate Accountant Location: Waterloo, ON (Hybrid) Contract Duration: (6 months from start date) Key Responsibilities: Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments, with a focus on payroll/employee-related accounts. Perform detailed account reconciliations (GL, bank, intercompany) and investigate discrepancies. Conduct financial statement analysis and provide insights on variances or trends. Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve reporting accuracy. Assist with ad-hoc projects, audits, or system implementations as needed. Top Skills & Qualifications: 5-8 years of related experience with solid US GAAP/ accounting knowledge. Strong proficiency in journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations (ability to drill into details). Experience with financial statement analysis and reporting. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Excellent organizational skills with a track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously. Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is a plus. Work Environment: Hybrid model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). Dynamic team with opportunities to contribute to process improvements.
What you’ll do
The role involves preparing journal entries, accruals, and performing detailed account reconciliations with a focus on payroll. It also requires conducting financial statement analysis and supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
Requirements
Candidates need 5-8 years of related experience with strong US GAAP knowledge and proficiency in financial reporting. Advanced Excel skills are required, and experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle is preferred.
Other relevant skills
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- US GAAP
- Journal Entries
- Accruals
- Account Reconciliations
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Month-end Close
- Year-end Close
- Advanced Excel
- ERP Systems
- SAP
- Oracle
- NetSuite
Job areas
- Finance & Accounting
- Software
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 10, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Office presence
- 3 days per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available