About the job Accountant - Manufacturing
Mississauga | Full-Time Onsite | $95-115K + Benefits
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join a global manufacturing organization and take the next step in their career, with a defined progression into an Assistant Controller position .
Based in Mississauga, this is a hands-on role within a project-based manufacturing environment , where you'll take ownership of core accounting and job costing activities while gaining broad exposure across the business. You'll play an important role in managing project financials, WIP, job costing, profitability, and month-end , working closely with key stakeholders across the organization.
If you're a CPA or actively pursuing your CPA and looking for a role where you can build on your accounting and costing experience while progressing into a more senior position , this could be a great next step.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading the month-end close process, including journal entries, general ledger activities, accruals, and account analysis
Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances, and resolving discrepancies
Managing project and job costing within the ERP system, with a strong focus on WIP (Work in Progress), project costs, cost allocations, and job profitability
Monitoring project financial performance, including costs, revenue, budgets, margins, and variances




Preparing weekly reporting packages covering revenue, sales, order book, cash flow, and bank reconciliations
Supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and other business analysis initiatives
Working closely with internal stakeholders to understand project performance and provide financial insight
Supporting year-end audits and responding to reporting and information requests from Head Office
What We're Looking For CPA designated or in mid to final stages of CPA
3+ years of progressive accounting experience
Robust experience with cost accounting, ideally within a job costing or project costing environment
Experience in manufacturing, construction, consumer goods , or a similar project-based environment
Strong Excel skills with the ability to work with and analyze large datasets
Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand the financial performance of individual projects
A proactive, hands-on approach with the desire to grow into a more senior accounting position
Why Join? $95,000 - $115,000 base salary
Healthcare benefits
RRSP matching
3 weeks vacation
Clear progression into an Assistant Controller role
Opportunity to gain broad exposure across accounting, costing, and project financials
Join a global organization with a strong and established presence in the market

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📌 Accountant - Manufacturing (Ontario)
🏢 Morgan Mckinley
📍 Ontario