Senior Accountant
JOB_53364921120709Job type
ContractLocation
MississaugaProfession
AccountingIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
Competitive Salary
Senior Accountant - Mississauga, ON
Your new company
Hays Specialist Recruitment has partnered with a manufacturing company located in Mississauga, ON. We are looking to hire a Senior Accountant to join their team on a contract basis of 6 months, which has the possibility of extension/ permanent. This candidate will be working from their Mississauga Office on a full time basis.
Your new role
Operational & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Liaise with the
Sales team
to determine applicable customer credits - Coordinate with the
Shipping department
to confirm shipping charges - Communicate with
Customer Service Representatives and vendors
regarding payments - Conduct
background checks
for new clients or vendors - Handle
booking and scheduling
related to finance operations
Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Invoice customer orders accurately and timely
- Manage and update
banking information
for clients - Contact up to
10 clients regularly
regarding outstanding balances (Collections) - Perform
Visa reconciliation
across 407 accounts
Accounts Payable (AP)
- Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments
- Maintain accurate records of payables and resolve discrepancies
Payroll & Compliance
- Process
bi-weekly payroll
and ensure accuracy - Handle
WSIBs (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board)
claims and
ROEs (Records of Employment) - Prepare and submit
government remittances
(e.g., taxes, benefits)
Financial Planning & Growth
- Participate in
budgeting and forecasting
activities after the initial 3-month onboarding period - Support the development of financial reports and analysis for management
- Take on
progressively advanced responsibilities
as the role evolves
What you'll need to succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum
3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-functional role - Strong understanding of
AR/AP, payroll, and compliance procedures - Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience with
collections and vendor/client communications
is a plus
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Senior AccountantJOB_533649211207092025-08-112025-11-09
Talk to Vebushaginy Thayaparan, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Toronto (EN), 8 King Street East, 20th FloorTelephone: 4166408093JOB_53364921120709