Accounting Analyst

Accounting Analyst (Temp to Perm) – Mississauga, ON
Hands-on | High-volume Reconciliations | CPA Preferred

We’re assisting our client, a leading division of a large national organization within the Transportation/Logistics Industry, in the search for a hands-on Accounting Analyst to join their fast-paced finance team. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity based in Mississauga, ideal for professionals who excel at managing complex reconciliations and contributing to month-end close processes under tight deadlines.

In this role, you'll be responsible for multiple concurrent reconciliations, expense-related accruals, and the preparation of accurate, audit-ready journal entries. You’ll work directly with key stakeholders to gather data, provide insights, and support robust financial reporting processes in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate journal entries related to expense accruals, ensuring proper documentation and data sourcing

• Complete multiple month-end account reconciliations (e.g., bank, fixed assets, prepaids, accrued liabilities) simultaneously

• Support the month-end close process and contribute to internal and external financial reporting

• Assist with the preparation of weekly forecasts and monthly financial statements

• Reconcile daily cash transactions to bank records, investigating and resolving discrepancies

• Manage fixed asset additions and disposals, maintaining ledger accuracy

• Liaise with accounts payable to review, approve, and resolve invoice-related issues

• Ensure compliance with internal accounting controls and financial policies

• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and support special projects as needed

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Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally in a large or complex business environment

• Strong working knowledge of journal entry creation and expense accrual processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

• Actively pursuing CPA designation (preferred)

• Experience using Oracle Financial ERP or similar systems is an asset

• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to handle high volumes and tight deadlines

• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial concepts clearly

• Comfortable gathering and validating financial data from multiple sources and teams

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.