Location: Burlington (On-site)

Type: Contract (4-6 months with possibility of extension)

Pay: $50-$55/hr (based on previous experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Accountant with the ability to thrive in a complex, project-based environment. This role is hands-on and highly impactful: you will own both general accounting and the discipline of project accounting in a fast-paced setting where data is incomplete, processes are evolving, and commercial teams rely heavily on finance to bring clarity.

This is not a standard reporting role. It requires someone who can roll up their sleeves, chase down information, and make sense of messy inputs to deliver clear, accurate financials.

What You'll Do:

• Lead month-end accounting: accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Own project accounting from start to finish, including:
• Allocating costs across shared equipment and labor.
• Reconciling mobilization/demobilization costs.
• Ensuring accurate revenue recognition tied to project completion.
• Partner closely with AP and commercial teams to ensure timely, accurate data flow.
• Improve use of Business Central for project/job tracking and reporting.
• Produce reporting that stands up to private equity-level scrutiny on margins and project profitability.

What You Must Have:

• CPA designation (or CPA-track) with strong general accounting foundation.
• Proven experience in project-based industries (construction, engineering, marine, industrial services, utilities).
• Expertise in Microsoft Business Central or similar ERP platforms.
• Hands-on, proactive approach: able to chase data, solve problems, and not wait for perfect inputs.
• Strong resilience and adaptability; thrives in changing, high-demand environments.
• Business-oriented mindset: able to link accounting to operational realities.

What is Nice to Have:

• Prior experience in marine, logistics, or large-scale industrial projects.
• Exposure to private equity-owned businesses.
• Process improvement mindset: ability to bring structure and discipline into unstructured environments.

Next Steps:

• We here at Clarity Recruitment would like to thank you for your application.
• Only those chosen for a phone interview will be contacted via email and text to set up a phone interview.

Clarity Recruitment and our client are firmly committed to fostering diversity within our community. Our clients welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of their staff, including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please notify us if you require accommodation in the application process.

Clarity Recruitment helps growth companies build top performing finance & accounting teams with a structured recruitment process and better results. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!

JOB ID #3447672