Accounting & finance jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 29, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 5,613
Employers: 2,067

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $80,464Across 556 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $36.26Across 84 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $70,177Across 35 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%119 listings
Hybrid: 26%1,467 listings
On-site: 71%4,003 listings

Not specified: <1% (24 listings)

Employers hiring include RBC (262), Scotiabank (199), TD (140).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Accounting & finance jobs in Canada

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Finance Manager – Join Our Growing Team
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Full-time
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Staff Accountant
Farnham Accountants & Advisors
Mississauga, ON
Full-time
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Banking Advisor
RBC
Cambridge, ON
Full-time
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Victoria, BC
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Dartmouth, NS
Full-time
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Accounts Payable Specialist
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Vaughan, ON
$60,000 to $62,000 CAD / year
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Toronto, ON
$70,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
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London, ON
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We are pleased to announce a vacancy for a Financial Analyst – Regulatory to join our dynamic Finance/Regulatory team. This role offers an opportunity to make meaningful contributions…
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General Accountant
Combined Metal Industries
Concord, ON
$63,000 to $73,000 CAD / year
Full-time
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Senior Financial Analyst
Clarity Recruitment
Vaughan, ON
$90,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
Full-time
The Senior Financial Analyst will report to the Accounting Manager. You will own the treasury reporting cycle including the 13-week cash flow forecast and monthly bank covenant compliance…
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Accounting Clerk
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ON
$45,000 to $50,000 CAD / year
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Accountant, Assurance and Accounting (2027)
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Make an impact with our Assurance & Accounting team as an Accountant. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business…
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VS Group
North Bay, ON
Full-time
…Liskeard and Toronto, and our team provides a wide range of accounting, bookkeeping, tax, payroll, business, technology and consulting…
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Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Urbandale Corporation
Ottawa, ON
$70,000 to $78,000 CAD / year
Full-time
…accurate financial transactions, as well as performing other accounting-related duties as needed. By maintaining strong relationships with vendors, subcontractors, tenants, and clients, the…
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Accountant, Assurance and Accounting (2027)
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Thunder Bay, ON
Full-time
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Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Urbandale Corporation
Ottawa, ON
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Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A & Cost Accounting
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Full-time
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Full-time
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Full-time
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McMaster University

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT (II)

Hamilton, ON, Canada

Job type: Part-time
Closing date: Oct 20, 2026
Experience: Requires 3 years of relevant experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 20, 2026

This opening has closed.

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Job ID #32237: Accounting Clerk
City of Hamilton · Hamilton, ON, Canada

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Original job description

Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.

Joining the Department of Surgery Finance team consisting of two budget analysts, financial coordinator and work/study student. This role will support each section of the department: operating, clinical & research.

About the Department of Surgery

Over its 50+ year history, the McMaster Department of Surgery has maintained a steadfast commitment towards thinking big and making it possible. We are a Department with 11 surgical divisions and Royal College residency training programs; together, we are poised to unleash a future fueled by a creative mindset and powered by our people. The successful candidate will be bring a positive, solutions-focused mindset, as we collectively work towards achieving the Department Vision.

This Vision is based on 6 core tenets:

C.R.E.A.T.E.

Culture that includes

Research that impacts

Education that inspires

Advancement for all

Transformation through innovation & entrepreneurship

Excellence in patient care

About McMaster University

At McMaster University, our people are our most valuable asset. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the talented faculty and staff, and to foster

inclusive excellence which values the strengths, perspectives, and contributions of each individual. McMaster is recognized as one of the top employers

in the Hamilton/Niagara region and has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Diversity employers.

Working at McMaster University brings a robust total rewards package, which is more than just a salary. The elements and structure of the total rewards

packages vary by employee group but include:

Employer Paid benefits including Extended Health, Dental, Emergency Out-of-Country Travel Coverage & Basic Life Insurance;
Pension Plan Options & Post-Retirement Benefits;
Training, coaching and professional development opportunities;
Employee tuition assistance for development and education
Opportunity to be a part of an academic environment working alongside professionals who share a passion for learning;
Progressive paid annual vacation plan

Please see Total Rewards Overview for Unifor, Local 5555, Unit 1 for more Information.

https://hr.mcmaster.ca/resources/unifor-unit-1-total-rewards-overview/

Job Summary:

Responsible for applying a thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting policies and procedures to process financial transactions. Records, classifies and summarizes accounting data according to established procedures. Ensures accuracy and compliance with existing guidelines, policies, and procedures. Provides guidance and training to staff on proper accounting procedures and the use of financial systems.

Purpose and Key Functions:

Perform various analyses and reconciliations of accounts.
Provide training and guidance to others on relevant accounting procedures and the use of financial systems.
Generate reports and account statements and review for accuracy.
Calculate, prepare and issue invoices, cheques, account statements and other financial statements according to established procedures.
Receive, send, sort, verify, process and prepare various documents such as purchase orders, invoices, cheque requisitions, receivables, and payables.
Process, verify, and balance financial records and business transactions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
Investigate discrepancies using established procedures.
Assist with internal and external audits by providing backup documentation related to audit items.
Monitor and reconcile statements and participate in the reconciliation of accounts.
Prepare and generate a variety of scheduled and ad hoc reports.
Update, maintain, and verify information in a variety of spreadsheets and databases.
Balance and control cash receipts, including floats, petty cash and cheques.
Write a variety of formal notes and records using form letters and templates.
Apply standard mathematical skills such as calculations, formulas, and equations to perform routine calculations.
Answer inquiries via telephone, email, and in person that are specific in nature.
Maintain filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.

Requirements:

2 year Community College diploma in Accounting or a related field of study.

Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

Assets:

Advanced Excel Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet automation.

Reconciliation Experience: Proven ability to perform detailed account, balance sheet, and transaction reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Process Improvement Mindset: Demonstrated experience identifying inefficiencies, streamlining workflows, improving controls, and implementing process enhancements to increase accuracy and productivity.

Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to analyze large datasets, identify discrepancies, and provide actionable recommendations.

Attention to Detail: Highly organized with a commitment to accuracy and quality in financial and operational processes.

Continuous Improvement Focus: Proactive in seeking opportunities to improve reporting, workflows, and team processes.

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Responsibilities

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for processing financial transactions, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies. They also provide training on financial systems and assist with internal and external audits.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a 2-year Community College diploma in Accounting or a related field. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required for this role.

Skills

Accounting
Financial Reconciliation
Microsoft Excel
Data Analysis
Reporting
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Payroll
Audit Support
Mathematical Skills
Process Improvement
Spreadsheet Automation
Pivot Tables
Vlookup
Financial Systems
Record Keeping

Benefits

Extended Health
Dental
Emergency Out-of-Country Travel Coverage
Basic Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Post-Retirement Benefits
Training
Coaching
Professional Development
Tuition Assistance
Paid Annual Vacation

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Accounting
Finance
Reconciliation
Microsoft Excel
Pivot Tables
Vlookup
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Payroll
Audit
Financial Reporting
Data Analysis
Process Improvement
Budgeting
Higher Education
Administrative
Compliance
Financial Systems
Spreadsheet Automation
Invoicing

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