Staff Accountant

Burlington, ON

$28-$31/hour

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 is a well-established organization with a strong presence in Burlington, known for its collaborative and supportive team environment. They are currently seeking a Staffing Accountant to join their team on a 6+ month maternity leave contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking for long-term contract stability while gaining hands-on experience in a busy and well-structured finance department.

The Staffing Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on payroll-related accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time, fully in-office position based in Burlington, working Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.

Advantages

• $28 - $31 hourly rate based on experience
• 6+ month maternity leave contract with stability
• Monday to Friday, full-time hours (8:30 am – 5:00 pm)
• Fully in-office role in Burlington
• Supportive, collaborative accounting team
• Opportunity to gain strong payroll and staffing accounting exposure
• Well-documented processes and smooth handover planned

Responsibilities

• Support payroll accounting processes, including reconciliations and accruals
• Prepare and post journal entries related to payroll, benefits, and staffing costs
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of staffing and labor-related expenses
• Support invoicing, billing, and cost allocations related to staffing operations
• Assist with statutory remittances and government reporting as required
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with company policies
• Collaborate closely with payroll, HR, and finance teams
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as required

Requirements

• 2–4+ years of experience in full cycle accounting, or a related role
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Comfortable working with deadlines and confidential information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; ERP experience is an asset
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Previous experience supporting payroll or staffing-related accounting is a strong asset

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