Accounting Administrator - 2 Month Contract

Hamilton, ON

$26 - $32/hour

ABOUT US

About Us

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

The Role

Our client, a reputable organization operating in the construction and manufacturing sector, is seeking an experienced Accounting Administrator for a 2-month temporary assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who can step in quickly and provide strong support to a busy finance team.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and a strong background in reconciliations and month-end support. ERP experience is highly preferred, and familiarity with Oracle is considered an asset.

Advantages

• $26 - $32 an hour based on experience
• Day shift (8 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Immediate start – Jump right in and start gaining valuable hands-on experience with the Finance team
• 2 month contract with possibility of extension
• Prime Location in the Heart of Hamilton
• Join a team of personable, friendly, and genuine professionals who value teamwork and positive work culture

Responsibilities

• Post daily banking transactions accurately and on time
• Prepare and complete weekly bank reconciliations for main treasury accounts
• Monitor and reconcile intracompany accounts, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate issue resolution
• Compile and prepare monthly sales tax filings, including Ontario HST, BC PST, SK PST, and other applicable tax remittances
• Conduct monthly account reconciliations, analysis, and reporting
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, and Project Management teams
• Analyze and post monthly journal entries while identifying process improvements
• Assist with month-end close activities and other accounting duties as required

Requirements

• 2–3 years of accounting or finance administration experience required
• Strong experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and tax filings
• Advanced Excel skills are mandatory (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, reporting functions)
• ERP system experience required; Oracle experience is an asset
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

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