Our client, a well-established organization in the retail and services sector, is seeking an Accountant to join their dynamic Finance team in Burlington, Ontario. This is an excellent opportunity for recent CPA graduates or new accounting professionals to gain hands-on experience in core accounting functions and contribute to the successful delivery of financial reporting and compliance requirements.
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As an Accountant, you will be responsible for recording and reconciling accounting entries, preparing financial statements, and supporting key year-end processes. This hybrid role offers both collaborative in-office work and flexible remote days.
This is an 8-month contract in Burlington, Ontario (2-3 days in person).
Advantages
-Hybrid work model (2–3 days onsite, remainder remote)
-Opportunity to work with a globally recognized brand
-Exposure to year-end audits and statutory reporting
-Hands-on experience with financial systems and processes
-Supportive and collaborative team environment
-Potential for future growth and career development
Responsibilities
-Record daily accounting entries in the General Ledger
-Assist with inventory movement recording and tracking
-Conduct monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations
-Support the preparation and submission of the bi-monthly financial statements
-Assist in the preparation of year-end statutory financial statements
-Compile and maintain supporting schedules for year-end reporting
-Coordinate and support external audits, including KPMG audit procedures
-Perform variance analysis and assist in financial reporting
-Take on various related accounting and administrative tasks as assigned
Qualifications
MUST HAVE
-Bachelor's degree in Accounting
-3-5 years of Accounting Experience
-Solid understanding of basic financial statements: Trial Balance, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet
-Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with general accounting systems
NICE TO HAVE
-Exposure to audit preparation or financial statement preparation
-Previous experience with retail and inventory validation
-Accounting designation (completed or in progress)
Summary
If you're an aspiring accounting professional looking to grow your experience in a high-impact environment, this opportunity is for you. Join a reputable organization that values precision, teamwork, and professional development. Apply today to take the next step in your accounting career!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Our client, a well-established organization in the retail and services sector, is seeking an Accountant to join their dynamic Finance team in Burlington, Ontario. This is an excellent opportunity for recent CPA graduates or new accounting professionals to gain hands-on experience in core accounting functions and contribute to the successful delivery of financial reporting and compliance requirements.
As an Accountant, you will be responsible for recording and reconciling accounting entries, preparing financial statements, and supporting key year-end processes. This hybrid role offers both collaborative in-office work and flexible remote days.
This is an 8-month contract in Burlington, Ontario (2-3 days in person).
Advantages
-Hybrid work model (2–3 days onsite, remainder remote)
-Opportunity to work with a globally recognized brand
-Exposure to year-end audits and statutory reporting
-Hands-on experience with financial systems and processes
-Supportive and collaborative team environment
-Potential for future growth and career development
Responsibilities
-Record daily accounting entries in the General Ledger
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-Assist with inventory movement recording and tracking
-Conduct monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations
-Support the preparation and submission of the bi-monthly financial statements
-Assist in the preparation of year-end statutory financial statements
-Compile and maintain supporting schedules for year-end reporting
-Coordinate and support external audits, including KPMG audit procedures
-Perform variance analysis and assist in financial reporting
-Take on various related accounting and administrative tasks as assigned
Qualifications
MUST HAVE
-Bachelor's degree in Accounting
-3-5 years of Accounting Experience
-Solid understanding of basic financial statements: Trial Balance, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet
-Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with general accounting systems
NICE TO HAVE
-Exposure to audit preparation or financial statement preparation
-Previous experience with retail and inventory validation
-Accounting designation (completed or in progress)
Summary
If you're an aspiring accounting professional looking to grow your experience in a high-impact environment, this opportunity is for you. Join a reputable organization that values precision, teamwork, and professional development. Apply today to take the next step in your accounting career!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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