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Sr. Accountant

@ Robert Half

Winnipeg, Manitoba

$47.50–$55/hrTemporary3+ years experience
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Overview

Robert Half is hiring a Senior Accountant on a temporary contract in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for a large group of companies. The role covers reconciliations, journal entries, fixed asset records, financial reporting and variance analysis, with a heavy close load from August through October.

Pay:

$47.50–$55 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Create and post journal entries for month-end close
  • Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
  • Analyze financial results against budgets and prior periods
  • Produce monthly and recurring financial reports

Requirements summary:

  • At least 3 years of senior-level accounting experience
  • Hands-on account and bank reconciliation experience
  • Advanced Excel proficiency
  • Experience with NetSuite, Oracle or SAP
  • Understanding of financial statement preparation
  • Strong communication skills

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Employer posting date
2026-11-02
First seen by our source
2026-11-03
Source record updated
2026-11-03

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Experience3+ years
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We provide dynamic contract, temporary, and permanent placement solutions across finance, accounting, technology, marketing, creative, legal, and administrative sectors. 🏆 In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune, and with Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune® World's Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For. 🏦 Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI), we’re at the forefront of innovation in talent acquisition.

LinkedIn followers
4,724,671
People associated on LinkedIn
27,769
Reported office locations
  • 2884 Sand Hill Road Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025, US
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, California 94583, US
  • Robert Half International, Avenue Louise, 250 - 5th floor, Brussels, 1050, BE
  • Robert Half International, 10th floor, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, London SE1 9SG, GB
  • Robert Half International, Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 1184, 11° andar, Sao Paulo, SP 04548-004, BR
  • Robert Half International, Level 24, 1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
  • 140 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
  • Avenida Doutor Cardoso de Melo 1184, São Paulo, BR
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583, US
  • 20, Avenue André Prothin, Tour Europlaza, Courbevoie, Île-de-France 92400, FR
Business categories
  • Skill Assessment
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Employment
  • Consulting
  • Recruiting
  • Marketing
  • Security
  • Advertising
  • Staffing Agency
Other recorded names
  • Robert Half
  • Robert Half
Specialties
  • consulting services
  • accounting jobs
  • finance jobs
  • administrative jobs
  • legal jobs
  • IT jobs
  • recruitment
  • recruitment agency
  • creative jobs
  • staffing
  • hiring
  • employment agency
  • contract talent
  • contract professionals
  • talent solutions
  • contract employment
  • permanent placement
  • customer support jobs
  • and marketing jobs
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
Yes
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersMenlo Park, CA
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1948
Specialtiesconsulting servicesaccounting jobsfinance jobsadministrative jobslegal jobsIT jobsrecruitmentrecruitment agencycreative jobsstaffing
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Job description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a large group of companies Winnipeg, Manitoba on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can support financial reporting, maintain strong control over reconciliations, and contribute to a smooth month-end process. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams to strengthen reporting accuracy, investigate variances, and help keep accounting activities on schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations each month, ensuring account activity is properly supported and discrepancies are resolved promptly.

• Create and post journal entries that contribute to an accurate and efficient month-end close.

• Maintain fixed asset records by tracking acquisitions, retirements, depreciation, and related continuity schedules.

• Provide day-to-day accounting support on payables and receivables questions, helping teams address issues accurately and consistently.

• Produce monthly and recurring financial reports that meet internal reporting standards and timelines.

• Analyze financial results against budgets and prior periods, identifying notable variances and explaining underlying drivers.

• Assist with review engagement requirements by organizing schedules, preparing supporting documentation, and responding to information requests.

• Contribute to critical closing activities during peak reporting periods, particularly from August through October, to help ensure deadlines are achieved.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve accounting accuracy, reinforce compliance, and enhance existing processes.

• At least 3 years of accounting experience in a senior-level or progressively responsible finance role.
• Strong hands-on experience with account reconciliations, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Proven ability to prepare journal entries, manage general ledger activity, and support month-end close procedures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP.
• Solid understanding of financial statement preparation and variance analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven Contract assignment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal business partners.

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