Senior Accountant

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  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    Mississauga
  • Profession

    Accounting
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    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



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Talk to Vebushaginy Thayaparan, the specialist consultant managing this position

Located in Toronto (EN), 8 King Street East, 20th FloorTelephone:  4166408093