Job Description:

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Duration: 6-8 months

Job Summary

Robert Half is seeking an interim Accounting Manager for a west GTA client, to oversee the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, managing month-end close activities, and supporting continuous process improvements across the accounting function. The Accounting Manager will also supervise a small accounting team and serve as a key liaison for auditors and cross-functional stakeholders. This working arrangement is 4 days onsite.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare, review, and approve all account reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Prepare and review journal entries to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements.
- Manage fixed asset accounting, including acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.
- Maintain reconciled bank account and credit card balances.
- Prepare and file sales tax returns.
- Ensure compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.
- Oversee the accuracy of weekly billings and payments.
- Supervise and support a two-person accounting team across accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Provide backup support for A/P, A/R, and Financial Analyst responsibilities during vacations and peak periods.




- Prepare schedules and documentation for audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Finalize work instructions and recommend process improvements in collaboration with the accounting team.
- Participate in ERP enhancement and improvement initiatives.
- Ensure internal controls are appropriately designed, implemented, and followed.
- Prepare ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications

- 5+ years experience in a similar role.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Progressive accounting experience, including experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
- Experience with NetSuite required.
- Advanced Excel skills required.
- Experience working with a multi-segment account structure required.
- Experience supporting or participating in Big Four external audit environments preferred.
- CPA is nice to have.

Preferred Skills

- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced workplace.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
- Experience with ERP process improvements and documentation of accounting procedures.

📌 Accounting Manager (Milton)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Milton