Hays Corporate Accountant Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

About the Company

An established engineering company with operations across Canada, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment that supports career growth.

Your New Role: Corporate Accountant

As a Corporate Accountant, you will play a vital role in managing the financial operations of the company. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconciliations: Complete bank and corporate credit card reconciliations. Investigate variances, ensure accurate coding and documentation, and promptly correct any errors.
• AP/AR Management: Review accounts payable and accounts receivable processed by administrative staff. Process vendor payments, reconcile billings to project budgets, and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Project Accounting Support: Communicate with project managers to confirm project forecasts, ensuring timely progress and accurate invoicing.
• Query Resolution: Resolve accounting questions and discrepancies with internal teams and external parties as required.
• Tax and Remittances: Prepare and file Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns and payroll remittances. Coordinate corporate tax support with external accountants and assist with year-end review engagements.
• Month-End Close: Execute month-end closing procedures, including managing checklists, preparing accruals, and performing account reconciliations.
• Financial Analysis & Support: Support budgeting, cash flow tracking, forecasts, and variance analysis. Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and assist the Finance team as requested.
• Process Improvement: Improve and document accounting processes. Support the implementation of new accounting tools and software.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Education: Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Professional Development: Enrolled in the CPA program.
• Experience: 2–3 years of accounting experience, preferably supporting a senior team.
• Technical Skills: Strong technical ability and proven experience with troubleshooting and data analysis.
• Work Ethic: Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and possess a keen attention to detail.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with a project-based accounting software system such as Deltec or Sage 300 is considered an asset. Project accounting experience is highly valued.

What You’ll Get in Return:

• Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $80,000 CAD, depending on your experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Extended benefits package including a Health Spending Account (HSA) plan.
• Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• Profit Sharing: Participation in a profit share program.
• Perks: Paid cell phone plan and a company-provided laptop.
• Flexible Work Environment: Work in an office setting with flexibility, including one designated day per week to work from home.

Next Steps:

If you are interested in this Corporate Accountant role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now for immediate consideration. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position in accounting, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career path.

An established engineering company with operations across Canada, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment that supports career growth.