Accountant

Location: Scarborough, ON (On-site, 5 days/week to start with potential for hybrid flexibility once established)

Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills required

Duration: 1–2 month contract

About the Opportunity
Join a collaborative finance team within a well-established manufacturing organization as a Staff Accountant, where your expertise will help ensure business continuity during an important team transition. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working independently while contributing to a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Working closely with the Director of Finance and a close-knit accounting team, you'll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end activities, and providing timely reporting. If you're someone who can step in quickly, adapt with confidence, and thrive in a hands-on accounting role, we'd love to hear from you.

What's In It for You
• Competitive hourly rate of $30–40/hour
• Join a collaborative and supportive finance team that values teamwork and accountability
• Gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact during an important leadership transition

Your Responsibilities
• You'll prepare and post journal entries while maintaining accurate general ledger accounts and monthly reconciliations.
• You'll support the month-end close process by ensuring financial transactions are completed accurately and on schedule.
• You'll maintain fixed asset records and assist with inventory accounting and daily accounting operations.
• You'll prepare recurring financial reports and provide accounting support to the Director of Finance and Senior Financial Analyst.
• You'll assist with financial analysis, intercompany reconciliations, cash tracking, and other accounting projects as required.

Skills and Qualifications
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, with strong journal entry, general ledger reconciliation, and month-end close experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Experience working with ERP systems, with NetSuite considered a strong asset
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
• Experience with fixed asset accounting and inventory accounting is preferred
• Manufacturing experience is an asset but not required
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines

Why Partner with Altis
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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.