Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant | Contract | Mississauga, ON

We are hiring a Senior Accountant for a contract opportunity with a well-established financial services organization in Mississauga.

This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys digging into the numbers, questioning inconsistencies, improving processes, and communicating financial insights clearly to senior stakeholders.

What you’ll be responsible for:

Supporting month-end close activities within tight reporting deadlines
Preparing and posting journal entries
Completing account reconciliations and reviewing activity against the general ledger
Performing variance analysis and explaining key fluctuations
Supporting revenue-related accounts and complex accounting analysis, including provisions
Preparing supporting schedules and working papers
Understanding how accounting activity flows through the financial statements
Supporting ad hoc accounting and finance projects
Identifying opportunities to automate and improve existing processes

What we’re looking for:
CPA designation preferred; equivalent international accounting designations will also be considered
Strong hands-on month-end close and financial accounting experience
Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel skills
Ability to communicate findings clearly and confidently
Proactive, curious, and comfortable questioning results when something does not make sense
Financial services, banking, lending, or similar industry experience is an asset

This is a contract position, with the possibility of a longer-term opportunity for the right candidate, although conversion is not guaranteed.

📍 Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Interested or know someone who may be a strong fit? Please reach out directly or apply with an updated resume. Divya@Ifgpr.com