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Our client in Waterloo is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Accountant to join their growing team. If you're someone with a growth mindset, a desire to improve business processes, and an interest in leveraging technology, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. This role offers the chance to take ownership of significant accounting tasks, contribute to a faster and more efficient month-end close, and play a key part in audit preparation. You'll work in a collaborative, in-office environment within an organization that is rapidly expanding, planning to triple in size. This role in in-office in Waterloo What our client has to offer: Comprehensive benefits package 15 days (3 weeks) of vacation Support for CPA certification Responsibilities: Take a lead role in audit preparation, ensuring schedules are accurate and properly tied out for yearly audits. Contribute to month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations, focusing on efficiency and understanding the underlying reasons. Monitor cash flow and daily treasury activities to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational requirements and support cash-flow planning. Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for new construction and renovation projects. Assist with annual operating and capital budgets. Assist with Accounts Payable Identify and implement process improvements, potentially leveraging AI and other technological tools. Collaborate closely with team members on year-end processes. Qualifications: 1 plus years of general accounting experience Familiarity with audit preparation and month-end close. Working towards or planning to work towards your CPA is ideal, but not required; the company supports candidates pursuing their CPA. Growth mindset and a desire to learn and improve business processes. Curious, investigative, and questioning nature. Interest in technology and tools (AI, Copilot, Claude). This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted. To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience. #ACC1 Location Waterloo , ON Work location On site Salary $ 55,000.00 to $ 75,000.00 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source Talent.com #632360470409258968 Various locations Waterloo, ON
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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