Senior Accountant

Location: On-site, Toronto
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Duration: 3-month contract with potential extension

About the Opportunity

Our client in the healthcare space is approaching their year-end and seeking a Senior Accountant who can jump in quickly and bring structure, clarity, and analytical strength to their financial operations. This is their first year transitioning away from a previous accounting firm taking care of their financials, so you will play a pivotal role in helping them prepare for a clean and confident year-end close.

In this fully on-site role, you will partner closely with a small and committed finance team. Your work will support both day-to-day financial integrity and longer-term improvements in processes and reporting. This opportunity truly matters for the organization, its residents, and the broader community they serve.

What’s in it for You

You will join a workplace that values resourcefulness, ownership, and curiosity. They embrace individuals who enjoy digging into complex issues and bringing clarity where little documentation exists. This role offers hands-on experience during a transformational period, exposure to year-end preparation, and the chance to leave a meaningful impact as they stabilize operations and prepare for future growth.

Your Responsibilities

• You will prepare for year-end by completing reconciliations, working papers, journal entries, and financial schedules.
• You will monitor and investigate aged accounts receivable to ensure accuracy and timely follow up.
• You will support ministry reporting requirements and assist with audit preparation.
• You will conduct detailed financial investigations where documentation is limited, uncovering root causes and proposing solutions.
• You will contribute to early budgeting work for 2026.
• You will document processes as you go, focusing primarily on execution and problem solving.

Skills and Qualifications

• CPA designation, with 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in healthcare is an asset, as is nonprofit exposure.
• Strong analytical capability, with demonstrated success independently resolving complex financial issues.
• Proficiency in Excel is required.
• Ability to work fully on-site and collaborate with a small, focused finance team.

 

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.