Senior Accountant
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Part-time
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- Part-time
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- 3-5 years of accounting experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 22.5 million square feet operating out of more than 190 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2026 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.
Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for executing accurate, timely, and effective month‑end financial reporting and supporting day‑to‑day financial operations. As a key business partner, the Intermediate Accountant contributes to continuous process improvements, system enhancements, and alignment of financial goals across the organization.
Responsibilities
Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 22.5 million square feet operating out of more than 190 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2026 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.
Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for executing accurate, timely, and effective month‑end financial reporting and supporting day‑to‑day financial operations. As a key business partner, the Intermediate Accountant contributes to continuous process improvements, system enhancements, and alignment of financial goals across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Complete month‑end close activities, including journal entries, invoice postings, cost allocations, accruals, intercompany transactions, and related reporting tasks. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather required information and ensure updates are incorporated into month‑end reporting processes.
- Prepare timely and accurate balance sheet account reconciliations; investigate discrepancies, resolve issues, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Perform reconciliations between various billing systems, TMS interfaces, and the ERP to ensure data integrity. Act as a finance representative for Transportation Management System (TMS) migration and other system implementation or process‑improvement initiatives. Develop and maintain documentation for procedures, policies, and internal controls to improve efficiency and mitigate risks.
- Conduct financial and variance analysis to support operational decision‑making; lead month‑end results review meetings with Operations Management. Participate in ad‑hoc financial analysis, reporting, and operational support as required.
- Assist with external customer reporting, internal reporting packages, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
- Support interim and year‑end audit preparation by providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- 3-5 years of accounting experience
- Customer Centricity
- Fostering Culture
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Managing Through Change
- Developing Self & Others
- Planning & Results Orientation
- Communication
- Always Improving Mindset
- Business & Financial Savvy
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- CPA designation in progress preferred.
- Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
- The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness programs to support your family’s well-being
- A Retirement Savings Program with a company match
- Company team wear allowance
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Company sponsored social events
- Community volunteering
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Responsibilities
Execute month-end close and financial reporting, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, cost allocations, and intercompany transactions. Support operational decision-making, system implementations, audits, budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvements to financial processes and controls.
Requirements
Requires 3–5 years of accounting experience and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. A CPA designation in progress is preferred.
Skills
- Month-End Close
- Financial Reporting
- Journal Entries
- Account Reconciliation
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Analysis
- Cost Allocation
- Accruals
- Intercompany Transactions
- ERP Reconciliation
- TMS Systems
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Audit Preparation
- Process Improvement
- Internal Controls
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Retirement Savings Program With Company Match
- Company Team Wear Allowance
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Company-Sponsored Social Events
- Community Volunteering
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Accounting
- Month-End Close
- Financial Reporting
- Journal Entries
- Invoice Posting
- Cost Allocations
- Accruals
- Intercompany Transactions
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Billing Systems
- ERP
- System Migration
- System Implementation
- Process Improvement
- Internal Controls
- Variance Analysis
- Operational Decision-Making
- Customer Reporting
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- External Audits
- CPA
- Supply Chain
- Transportation
- Logistics