Job Description:

We are looking for an Accountant to join a finance team in Waterloo, Ontario. This position supports core accounting operations by preparing financial information, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to timely reporting for a multi-faceted care environment. The role offers the prospect to work across month-end activities, funding administration, billing, and audit support while collaborating with both finance and operational staff.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare journal entries for period-end activities, including accruals, allocations, payroll-related postings, and other required adjustments to support accurate financial reporting.

- Review general ledger activity and balance sheet accounts, complete reconciliations, and investigate irregular balances or unresolved items in a timely manner.

- Produce monthly financial statements, internal reporting packages, and detailed supporting schedules for management review.

- Record and analyze funding revenue from government sources and complete required reporting related to occupancy, resident activity, and operational metrics.

- Coordinate resident billing processes, maintain supporting documentation, and resolve discrepancies to ensure revenue is recorded accurately and on time.

- Reconcile resident trust accounts and work with site-based administrative teams to research and clear outstanding variances.

- Support accounts payable functions by processing invoices,



assisting with payments, responding to vendor questions, and reconciling supplier accounts.

- Monitor daily cash activity and assist with cash flow oversight to help maintain sufficient funds for operational needs.

- Contribute to budgeting, construction and renovation reporting, and year-end audit preparation by assembling schedules, documentation, and financial analysis.

- Maintain organized records, uphold internal controls and accounting procedures, and assist with improvements to finance processes, systems usage, and reporting practices.

Requirements:

- College diploma or university degree in accounting or a closely related discipline.

- At least 2 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within a multi-entity or similarly complex environment.

- Practical experience with account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, data entry, and month-end close activities.

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with accounting software or enterprise financial systems.

- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and handle confidential financial information responsibly.

📌 Accountant (Waterloo)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Waterloo