Accountant Jobs in Oakville, ON

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

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Corporate Accountant

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 1 hour ago

About the Opportunity Financial Operations & Reporting Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial activities, including journal entries for accruals, asset depreciation, and internal group allocations...

Property Accountant

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 1 hour ago

About the Opportunity Work with the full accounting cycle, including daily bank reconciliation, journal entries, general ledger, recovery, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and year-end billing...

Senior Accountant - 2 Month Contract

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 1 hour ago

About the Opportunity Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions. Enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and...

General Accountant

  • Oakville, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Oakville, ON
  • 4 days ago

Randstad Finance & Accounting has partnered with a manufacturing company seeking an Accountant to join their team....

Accountant

  • Etobicoke, ON (16 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 5 days ago
  • Etobicoke, ON (16 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 5 days ago

Key Responsibilities: -Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements -Perform general ledger reconciliations and journal entries -Process accounts payable and receivable -Conduct bank...

Project Accountant

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 5 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 5 days ago

Full back up to General Accountant, including entering vendor invoices into AP payment system, performing weekly payment runs, bank deposits, applying cash receipts etc. in their absence....

Fund Accountant

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 6 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description What is the opportunity? In this role, you will be responsible for the production of an accurate net asset value for the entire fund range, inclusive but not limited to hedge...

SalonCentric Canada - Accountant

  • Mississauga, ON (9 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON (9 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 7 days ago

journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations oProvide support in preparing financial statements and management reports oAssist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks as needed...

General Accountant

  • Mississauga, ON (9 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 8 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON (9 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 8 days ago

General Accountant-Mississauga, ON-(Hybrid) The General Accountant role will employ intermediate accounting knowledge and experience to provide various financial analyses and reconciliations in support...

Senior Project Accountant

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 8 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 8 days ago

Senior Project Accountant At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects....

Senior Accountant

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 15 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 15 days ago

About the Opportunity Prepare financial statement with analysis and schedules Full cycle month/year end close duties including reviewing and booking journal entries Ensuring compliance around revenue...

Accountant

  • Oakville, ON
  • 19 days ago
  • Oakville, ON
  • 19 days ago

About the Opportunity Handle AP and AR duties (Processing vendor invoices/payments) Account reconciliations and analysis Perform Bank Reconciliations Post journal entries Prepare sales reports Other...

Cost Accountant

  • Mississauga, ON (9 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 19 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON (9 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 19 days ago

Visit: Job Description Skills/Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA designation (completed or actively pursuing)....

Staff Accountant

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 19 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 19 days ago

Accountant who thrives in fast-moving, dynamic environments....

Senior Accountant

  • Burlington, ON (8 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 25 days ago
  • Burlington, ON (8 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 25 days ago

entries, reconciliations) - Maintain accurate and timely financial records in QuickBooks Online - Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements and reports (year-end is November 30) - Monitor and...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Oakville, ON

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Oakville, ON offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.2%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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