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Our client is a well-established distribution organization in Oakville looking for a hands-on, transactional Accountant to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate financial records, and managing the day-to-day accounting activities that keep the business running smoothly. The Opportunity This is a highly transactional accounting position with responsibility across reconciliations, payments, inventory, payroll support, banking, and general accounting. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working through a high volume of day-to-day accounting tasks. Key Responsibilities Complete monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved Record and maintain day-to-day accounting entries, including journal entries and cheque activity Monitor daily banking activity across Canadian and U.S. accounts Manage payment processing for equipment, parts, and other supplier obligations Maintain accurate inventory records and investigate variances, outdated items, and costing discrepancies Review inventory costing and ensure item information is kept current Maintain payroll-related records and perform regular checks for accuracy Assist with the preparation and submission of GST/HST and CARM-related filings Review employee expense claims for accuracy, including applicable taxes Maintain invoicing and records related to specific inventory items Complete required documentation and registrations related to equipment sales and ownership Support the accounting team through year-end activities and the preparation of information required for external audits Provide coverage for AP and AR functions when required, including deposits, account balances, and related banking information Assist with various accounting-related tasks and projects as they arise What We're Looking For A steady accountant with 5+ years of accounting experience Strong understanding of reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end processes Experience working with inventory and/or cost accounting is an asset Payroll and GST/HST experience preferred Strong attention to detail and accuracy Sage300 experience is an asset Willingness to work 100% on-site in Oakville 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 Oakville , ON Work location On site Salary $ 65,000.00 to $ 75,000.00 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source Talent.com #631705209320374787 Various locations Oakville, 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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