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Payments Canada

Corporate Accountant

Toronto, ON, CAPosted 1 months ago
hybrid

Job Description

| What we are looking for Reporting to the Director, Finance & Controller, the Corporate Accountant is a hands-on, generalist role responsible for the full financial cycle. This position combines high-level corporate accounting duties (Month-End, Audit, Tax) with the operational management of Accounts Payable. The Corporate Accountant is expected to execute daily transactions while simultaneously identifying opportunities to automate and streamline workflows. At a minimum, the incumbent must be in the process of obtaining their CPA designation and possess the flexibility to work across all areas of finance to support a more efficient, automated department. | A day in the life Responsibilities of the Senior Corporate Accountant include: General Accounting & Financial Reporting Support the complete month-end close process, maintaining the integrity of the General Ledger and ensuring all sub-ledger activity reconciles accurately to financial statements. Assist the Director with statutory reporting requirements, including External Audit preparation, corporate tax returns, and government remittances. Management of capital assets workbooks and leadsheets relating to liabilities. Process Improvement & Internal Controls Design and monitor internal controls around the payment cycle to ensure compliance with financial policies. Serve as a flexible finance resource, shifting focus between operational processing and strategic analysis as business needs evolve. Accounts Payable Management Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable cycle and the employee expense platform, serving as the primary liaison between vendors, procurement, and internal stakeholders to resolve inquiries. Lead the automation of manual tasks by actively working to reduce data entry and implementing efficient workflows within the Accounts Payable and expense systems (Esker/Nexonia). | What you need to be successful  Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related fields. Minimum of three (3) years in a dedicated accounting or finance role.  Must possess a CPA designation or be actively pursuing a CPA qualification Demonstrated experience automating manual financial processes or implementing process improvements in a previous role Willingness to "roll up sleeves" and perform operational tasks while working towards long-term efficiency Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFS) and proficiency with financial systems systems (Great Plains, Esker, Nexonia preferred) Experience supporting external financial statement audit and ensuring compliance with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR). Eligibility to successfully complete background checks that will be carried out by Payments Canada, including criminal, credit, identity, employment, and education checks. | Salary range Based on qualifications and experience:  $63,000 to $105,000.   Please submit your application by June 26, 2026.

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