Kitchener, On Senior staff accountant Jobs – 5 Openings This Week

Senior Accounting Manager
Confidential —Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
- $90,000–$120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Designated paid holidays
- Dental care
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Financial Controller
RLB People —Breslau, ON
- $80,000–$90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Supervising experience
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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3d
Senior Staff Accountant
Collective Arts Brewing —Hamilton, ON
- $60,000–$80,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Math
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7d
Senior Staff Accountant
Concept Accounting & Advisory Professional Corporation —Kitchener, ON
- $50,796–$63,495 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
- Dental care
- Work from home
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9d
Senior Accountant
MAC LLP —Waterloo, ON
- $65,000–$85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
- Flexible schedule
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Senior Accounting Manager

Confidential
Kitchener-Waterloo, ON

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Job details

Full-time
8 days ago

Benefits

Casual dress
Extended health care
Designated paid holidays
Dental care
Paid time off
Vision care

Skills

Microsoft Excel
Finance
Chartered Professional Accountant
Analysis skills
Bachelor's
Accounting
QuickBooks
Organizational skills
Pivot tables
Accounting
Communication skills

Full job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Bookkeeping & Financial Management

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for both Canadian and U.S. entities in QuickBooks.
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and merchant accounts monthly.
Manage the full accounting cycle: AP, AR, payroll journal entries, general ledger, and month-end/year-end close.
Prepare and post journal entries including intercompany transfers, accruals, and adjusting entries.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with federal and provincial/state tax regulations in Canada and the U.S.
Prepare and file GST/HST, sales tax, and other government remittances.
Support annual corporate tax filings by preparing schedules and liaising with external accountants.

Payroll Oversight

Coordinate with payroll providers to ensure accurate payroll processing in both countries.
Manage payroll journal entries and benefits deductions in QuickBooks.
Monitor vacation, sick time, and statutory holiday pay compliance.

Reporting & Analysis

Generate and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership.
Prepare cash flow forecasts and budget variance reports.
Monitor KPIs and provide insights into cost-saving opportunities.

System & Process Improvement

Streamline and document accounting procedures and workflows.
Implement financial controls and best practices to minimize risk and increase efficiency.
Ensure consistency across Canadian and U.S. financial operations.

Collaboration & Support

Liaise with internal departments (e.g. sales, operations) for financial support and reporting.
Serve as the primary contact for auditors, bankers, and tax authorities.
Train and supervise junior finance or accounting staff, if applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
CPA designation (Chartered Professional Accountant – Canada or CPA US) is highly preferred.
Certification in QuickBooks (e.g., QuickBooks ProAdvisor) is a strong asset.

Experience

5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
Hands-on experience with Canadian tax compliance, and reporting requirements.
Proven track record of managing multi-currency accounting and cross-border financial operations.
Extensive experience with QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop, including advanced features like class tracking, memorized reports, and custom chart of accounts.

Skills & Knowledge

Canadian tax (GST/HST, payroll, corporate tax).
U.S. tax (sales tax, payroll, state/federal compliance).
Solid understanding of GAAP (both U.S. and Canadian frameworks if possible).
Strong Excel and spreadsheet modeling skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).
Familiarity with intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, and currency conversion.

Soft Skills

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication skills – able to clearly present financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
Capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities across jurisdictions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Dental care
Extended health care
Paid time off
Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

French not required

Experience:

Accounting: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

Chartered Professional Accountant (required)

Work Location: Remote

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