Senior Corporate Accountant

Job description
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Accountant to join their Corporate Accounting team in Waterloo. This is a hybrid opportunity ideal for an accounting professional with a strong understanding of payroll accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement analysis. In this role, you will support month-end close processes, contribute to integration projects, and collaborate across departments to maintain accurate financial reporting.

Location: Waterloo, ON Hybrid (Tues-Thurs in office, Mon Fri remote)
Contract Duration: 18 months
Recruiting on behalf of our client – a leading global technology company

Advantages
•Hybrid work model: Work from home on Mondays and Fridays
•High-impact role within a global technology company
•Opportunity to lead financial reporting processes and mentor team members
•Exposure to integration and process improvement initiatives
•Join a collaborative and high-performing team

Responsibilities
•Prepare payroll journal entries and accruals for employee-related expenses
•Maintain and analyze general ledger (GL) accounts and ensure timely reconciliation
•Conduct variance analysis for payroll-related accounts and provide reporting commentary
•Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are clear, accurate, and up-to-date
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial operations and integration projects
•Act as a subject matter expert for Corporate Accounting in cross-departmental initiatives
•Mentor new team members and support knowledge sharing within the team
•Contribute to special projects and identify opportunities for process improvements

Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Accounting; CPA designation preferred
•5–8 years of relevant accounting experience, including GL, accruals, and reconciliations
•Strong knowledge of US GAAP
•Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
•Experience working with SAP is required
•Solid understanding of payroll accounting and processes is considered a strong asset
•Excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills
•Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Summary
We are hiring a Senior Corporate Accountant for an exciting 18-month contract opportunity with one of our premier clients in the technology industry. If you thrive in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment and have a strong background in corporate accounting, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this impactful and rewarding role.

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