Accounting Consultant

Job summary

The Accounting Consultant will support month-end close activities, including financial reporting, account reconciliations, and variance analysis. They will also collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and support various finance initiatives.

Job details

Contract Job title: Accounting Consultant Duration: 6-month rolling contract, with potential to convert to permanent Role status: Current opening Hourly rate: $40 to $50/hour, incorporated rate Our client is looking for a strong Accounting Consultant to support the finance team in downtown Toronto. The role is primarily focused on month end close, with some month end analysis and financial reporting. The position is initially structured as a contract, with the potential to become permanent based on business needs and fit. Principal tasks and responsibilities include: · Support month end close activities and ensure deadlines are met. · Prepare and review monthly financial reporting. · Perform month end analysis and investigate variances. · Complete account reconciliations and ensure financial accuracy. · Assist with financial reporting and analysis for management. · Work with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting issues. · Support process improvements and other finance initiatives as required. Our client: A leading professional services organization located in downtown Toronto. Qualifications and pre-requisites: · CPA enrolled at minimum. Completed CPA would be an asset. · Experience within financial services or professional services strongly preferred. · Strong month end accounting and financial reporting experience. · Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and explain variances. · Strong verbal and written communication skills. · Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial data. · Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. · Comfortable working on site 4 days per week in downtown Toronto. Additional information or perks: 6-month rolling contract with potential to convert to permanent. $40 to $50/hour incorporated rate. You are not required to convert to a permanent position. The contract can continue on a rolling basis based on business needs and mutual fit. Interviews happening immediately. isgSearch does not use artificial intelligence throughout the hiring process.

What you’ll do

The Accounting Consultant will support month-end close activities, including financial reporting, account reconciliations, and variance analysis. They will also collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and support various finance initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled in or have completed a CPA designation and possess strong experience in month-end accounting and financial reporting. Proficiency in Excel and the ability to work independently in a professional services environment are essential.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Month end close
• Financial reporting
• Account reconciliations
• Variance analysis
• Financial analysis
• Excel
• Accounting
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Financial data management

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting