Posted 12 days ago
Senior Accountant - 6-8 months
@ The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners
York, Ontario
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Overview
The Mason Group is hiring a Senior Accountant on a 6-8 month contract for a banking and financial services client in North York. The role runs month-end, quarter-end and year-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting and audit support, and requires a CPA designation (completed or in progress) and 5+ years of accounting experience. The work is hybrid, with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
Responsibilities:
- Execute month-end, quarter-end and year-end close
- Prepare journal entries, accruals and reconciliations
- Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting
- Support annual audits and coordinate with external auditors
- Analyze financial results and budget variances
Requirements summary:
- CPA designation (completed or in progress)
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong IFRS and financial reporting knowledge
- Experience with general ledger and ERP systems
- Advanced Excel skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Accounting, Finance |
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The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners
| Field | Value |
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Job description
Our Client is in the banking and financial services sector and is searching for a Senior Accountant to join their Finance team for a 6-month contract. The role is hybrid with 3 days in office located in North York and work remote from home 2 days.
The Senior Accountant is responsible for the preparation and analysis of financial information, month-end and year-end close activities, reconciliations, and reporting. The successful candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, experience within banking or financial services environments, and a hands-on approach to managing day-to-day accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities
The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.
Technology-assisted screening tools including AI may be used during the recruitment process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Consultants.
If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #21510.
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The Senior Accountant is responsible for the preparation and analysis of financial information, month-end and year-end close activities, reconciliations, and reporting. The successful candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, experience within banking or financial services environments, and a hands-on approach to managing day-to-day accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.
- Assist with regulatory reporting requirements and compliance with applicable banking regulations.
- Support annual audits and coordinate with external auditors.
- Analyze financial results and investigate variances against budget and forecast.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
- Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Partner with business stakeholders across lending, operations, treasury, and risk functions.
- Support system implementations, process automation initiatives, and finance transformation projects.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies.
- CPA designation (completed or in progress).
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Experience in banking, financial services, lending, wealth management, family office, or related financial institutions preferred.
- Public Accounting firm experience a strong asset.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
- Experience with general ledger systems and ERP platforms.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.
Technology-assisted screening tools including AI may be used during the recruitment process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Consultants.
If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #21510.
TMGCT
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