Accountant jobs in Waterloo, ON and nearby (44 jobs)

Accountant jobs within 25 km of Waterloo, ON, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Nov 8, 2026

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Open jobs: 44
Employers: 24

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Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 18%8 listings
On-site: 82%36 listings

Employers hiring include Uline (7), KPMG (6), Robert Half (4).

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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

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Check whether the employer asks for a CPA designation, progress toward it or a different qualification. Job Bank lists provincial accounting regulators and typical requirements. An accounting job title alone does not establish which designation the employer needs. Job Bank / Guichet-Emplois.

Guidance reviewed on September 16, 2026.

Based on the dated count above. Listings can change. How we count

Accountant jobs in Waterloo, ON and nearby

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Senior Accountant
Uline
Cambridge, ON
- Full-time
Uline’s continued growth demands high-level financial insight and seamless execution. As a Senior Accountant, you’ll collaborate closely across accounting teams, working hands-on in our…
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Staff Accountant, Assurance & Advisory
Baker Tilly Canada
Guelph, ON
- Full-time
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team - a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll…
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Senior Accountant
Waterloo Hydrogeologic
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
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Second Year Staff Accountant, Audit
KPMG
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
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Accountant
Robert Half
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
We are looking for an Accountant to join a finance team in Waterloo, Ontario. This position supports core accounting operations by preparing financial information, maintaining accurate…
Added 4 days ago
Accountant, Research Financial Services - REPOST
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
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Staff Accountant, Assurance & Advisory
Baker Tilly Canada
Guelph, ON
- Full-time
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team - a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll…
Added 5 days ago
Junior Accountant - Research Financial Support
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
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Senior Accountant
RLB LLP
Guelph, ON · Kitchener, ON
Added 6 days ago
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General Accountant - 6273E
Starling Community Services
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Accountant, Audit - Public Companies
KPMG
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
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Accountant
Uline
Cambridge, ON
- Full-time
…Finance professional with an eye for detail, join Uline as an Accountant! Prepare financial documents and ensure accurate reporting to support our continued growth as North America’s top…
Added 9 days ago
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Senior Tax Analyst
Manulife
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
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Staff Accountant
LNM Accounting Solutions
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Accountant
Robert Half
Kitchener, ON
- $85,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team in Kitchener, Ontario. In this role, you will support accurate financial reporting, strengthen the reliability of…
Added 13 days ago
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Senior Accountant, Enterprise Core Services
KPMG
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
Added 13 days ago
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Accountant
Linamar Corporation
Guelph, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Accountant
Uline
Cambridge, ON
- Full-time
Uline’s continued growth demands high-level financial insight and seamless execution. As a Senior Accountant, you’ll collaborate closely across accounting teams, working hands-on in our…
Added 15 days ago
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Accountant
Hala.ca
Cambridge, ON
- Full-time
We are seeking a detail-oriented Automotive Accountant to support the financial operations of our automotive business. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, processing…
Added 19 days ago
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Tax Analyst
Sun Life
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
Added 21 days ago
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Accountant
Uline
Cambridge, ON
- Full-time
…Finance professional with an eye for detail, join Uline as an Accountant! Prepare financial documents and ensure accurate reporting to support our continued growth as North America’s top…
Added 23 days ago
RH
Senior Staff Accountant
Robert Half
Waterloo, ON
- $70,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Added 25 days ago
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Senior Accountant, Audit - Enterprise
KPMG
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
Added 26 days ago
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Accountant, Privately Held Business Group [New Grad Fall 2027]
Doane Grant Thornton LLP
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
Added 26 days ago
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Senior Accountant
Randstad Canada
Guelph, ON
- Full-time
Are you a skilled CPA-designated Senior Accountant with manufacturing experience? Do you thrive in preparing complex financial reports and providing critical financial analysis to support…

Robert Half

Senior Accountant

Kitchener, ON, Canada

$85,000 to $95,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $85,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience in a senior accountant or similar finance role.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 7, 2026

Original job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team in Kitchener, Ontario. In this role, you will support accurate financial reporting, strengthen the reliability of accounting records, and contribute to a disciplined close process across the organization. This position also plays an important part in consolidations, intercompany reconciliations, audit support, and financial analysis that helps leaders make informed business decisions.

Responsibilities:

Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, and completing reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
Compile supporting schedules for external audit requests and assist in producing quarterly consolidated financial statements within required timelines.
Contribute to the annual budgeting process and provide variance analysis to help management understand financial performance against plan.
Responsible for revenue recognition and revenue cut-off for long-term contracts including the amortization of deferred revenue
Apply accounting standards and internal policies consistently to support compliance, financial accuracy, and strong internal controls.
Prepare timely ad hoc financial reports and analysis to meet operational and leadership needs.

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience in a senior accountant or similar finance role.
CPA designation or nearing completion is required.
Demonstrated strength in account reconciliations, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
Hands-on experience with general ledger activities, journal entries, and month-end close procedures.
Proven ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and follow through on resolutions.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, reporting, and financial analysis.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting practices in a multi-entity and multi-currency environment.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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Responsibilities

Support month-, quarter-, and year-end close by preparing journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and audit schedules, and assist with quarterly consolidated financial statements. Handle revenue recognition and cut-off for long-term contracts, contribute to budgeting and variance analysis, and prepare financial reports and analysis for management.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of progressive accounting experience and a CPA designation or progress toward completion. Candidates should have strong reconciliation, general ledger, journal entry, and close experience; advanced Excel skills; knowledge of accounting and reporting in multi-entity, multi-currency environments; and the ability to manage deadlines and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Financial Reporting
Month-End Close
Quarter-End Close
Year-End Close
Journal Entries
Accruals
Account Reconciliations
Consolidated Financial Statements
Intercompany Reconciliations
External Audit Support
Budgeting
Variance Analysis
Revenue Recognition
Deferred Revenue Amortization
Microsoft Excel
Internal Controls

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Keywords

Senior Accountant
CPA
Financial Reporting
General Ledger
Journal Entries
Accruals
Month-End Close
Quarter-End Close
Year-End Close
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Bank Reconciliations
Consolidations
Intercompany Reconciliations
External Audit
Consolidated Financial Statements
Budgeting
Variance Analysis
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Cut-Off
Long-Term Contracts
Deferred Revenue Amortization
Accounting Standards
Internal Policies
Internal Controls
Microsoft Excel
Multi-Entity Accounting
Multi-Currency Accounting
Financial Analysis

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