SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - CONTRACT TO permanent placement postion We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a Toronto, Ontario team in a contract opportunity with permanent potential. This position supports a high-volume fund accounting environment and is well suited to someone who brings strong analytical skills, sound judgement, and a careful approach to financial reporting. The successful candidate will manage reconciliations, reporting, and month-end activities across numerous funds while working closely with internal colleagues to maintain accuracy and timeliness.
Responsibilities: • Oversee accounting activities for a large portfolio of funds, including endowment and restricted funds, while maintaining accurate financial records. • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports using detailed analysis and manual Excel-based schedules where required. • Perform reconciliations across bank accounts, general ledger balances, and multiple online financial channels to identify and resolve discrepancies. • Record journal entries and support month-end close processes to ensure complete and reliable reporting. • Monitor revenue-related accounting activity and maintain consistent monthly reporting in a growing, high-volume environment. • Communicate with team members promptly to gather information, clarify variances, and support issue resolution. • Apply advanced Excel techniques, including pivot tables and lookup functions, to organize data and improve reporting accuracy. • Take ownership of assigned accounting tasks and contribute to process-related responsibilities as business needs evolve.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a senior-level role. • Hands-on experience with fund accounting, including work with a large number of funds in complex reporting environments. • Strong background in account, balance sheet, and bank reconciliations. • Demonstrated experience with general ledger management, journal entries, and month-end close activities. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables. • Comfortable working with accounting systems such as QuickBooks Online, Financial Edge, or Raiser Edge . • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to deliver accurate work in a fast-paced setting. • Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a proactive mindset with a sense of ownership

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