Active1mo ago

Accounting Manager

AIP Connect·📍 Mississauga, ON

Employment

FULL TIME

Work mode

On-site

Experience

5–7 years

Salary

C$85K – C$100K/yr

Overview Requirements Company Similar jobs

Role overview

Job description

Open Vacancy: This role is a current, active position and we are accepting applications. Company Overview

Our client is a family-owned life sciences organization specializing in time-critical transportation that directly supports patient care and medical innovation. For over 40 years, they have played a vital role in delivering life-saving treatments, sensitive medical materials, and specialized equipment, while fostering a people-first culture where employees are genuinely valued and supported.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of the Company while ensuring the timely, accurate, and efficient delivery of financial information.

This role provides leadership to the accounting team, manages the month-end close process, and ensures compliance with established accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.

The Accounting Manager will play a key role in developing and mentoring the accounting team, improving accounting processes, implementing technology and automation initiatives, and supporting the continued growth of the business. This position is responsible for building an efficient and scalable accounting function while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the Company's financial records.

Key Responsibilities:

Department Leadership

Provide leadership, direction, and day-to-day oversight of the accounting department.

Supervise, mentor, and develop the Accounts Receivable Specialist and Accounts Payable Specialist.

Establish departmental priorities, monitor workloads, and ensure deadlines are met.

Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment focused on accuracy, continuous improvement, and high-quality financial reporting.

Provide training, coaching, and ongoing performance feedback to support employee development and departmental succession planning.

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.

Prepare and review journal entries and month-end working papers to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the Company's financial records.

Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger.

Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.

Analyze financial results and investigate unusual variances or discrepancies.

Review balance sheet reconciliations and monitor outstanding reconciling items.

Accounting & Payroll Operations

Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, including billing, collections, invoice processing, and vendor payments.

Ensure all accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.

Prepare and process payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time in accordance with applicable legislation and company policies.

Maintain payroll records and prepare related payroll journal entries and account reconciliations.

Review and prepare vendor payment batches and electronic funds transfers (EFTs), ensuring payments are accurate, properly authorized, and processed in accordance with company policies.

Coordinate the preparation of year-end working papers and provide support to external auditors and advisors.

Compliance & Internal Controls

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax legislation, and company policies.

Oversee GST/HST reporting and other regulatory filings.

Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.

Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks within the accounting function.

Process Improvement & Technology

Identify and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and the quality of financial reporting.

Support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing maintenance of accounting software and automation initiatives.

Document accounting workflows and develop standardized procedures to improve consistency, strengthen internal controls, and reduce manual processes.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or leadership responsibilities.

Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.

Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing accounting staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Experience with cloud-based accounting systems; experience with QuickBooks Online is an asset.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory compliance.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead a team and collaborate across the organization.

AIP Connect believes in equal opportunity. Our recruitment consultants are committed to inclusive recruitment and selection practices and will not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Accessibility: If you need any accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Posted Salary: Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and training. This range reflects base salary only and does not include eligibility for bonus program or other benefits. For the most accurate and up-to-date details on this role, please refer directly to AIP Connect’s careers page, as third-party sites may not reflect current information.

About this listing

Source: AIP Connect's official careers site (via Lever) · last confirmed on the source 30 Oct 2026
Posted 21 Sept 2026

Jobiba does not charge job seekers. Never pay to apply or share OTPs, card or bank details.

Is this job safe?How we check jobs Report this job

What they are looking for

Skills & requirements

Excel →accounting →finance →recruitment →payroll →

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

Department · Finance & Accounting

Hiring company

AIP Connect

Education

Cogent Talent Solutions

24 days ago

Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, United States· Full-time

Exact match

$90K – $100K/yr

Our client is looking for a Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager is a key member of the Finance team responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's accounting and financial reporting functions. This role requires a strong understanding of Generally Accepted…

View role →

🔔 Get job alerts

New Accounting Manager jobs in Mississauga, ON, straight to your inbox.

No spam · Unsubscribe anytime