Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

London, ON | Onsite

$80,000 + 10% Bonus

A private equity-backed specialty trades company is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its growing accounting team in London, Ontario. The company operates across the fencing, perimeter security, access control, and specialty construction/infrastructure sectors and has experienced significant growth through both organic expansion and acquisitions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who wants hands-on exposure to a growing operating company and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced PE-backed environment.

What You'll Do

• Support day-to-day accounting operations and the month-end close process.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with general ledger activities and financial statement preparation.
• Manage accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, cash application, collections, and customer account reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable processes, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment processing.
• Maintain accurate inventory accounting records, including receipts, transfers, adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Support payroll processing and ensure accurate and timely payroll administration.
• Assist with external audits, tax filings, and other compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
• Partner with operations, procurement, and other internal teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and improve financial accuracy.

What We're Looking For

• 2–4+ years of accounting experience in an operating company or business environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with day-to-day accounting activities.
• Strong understanding of: Month-end close, AP/AR, GL, JE, account recs, financial statements, GAAP and internal controls
• Experience supporting audits and/or tax filings.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Multi-entity accounting experience.
• Inventory accounting experience, including inventory transactions and reconciliations.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, specialty trades, or a similar industry.
• Experience working in a private equity-backed or acquisitive environment.
• Experience with Jonas or similar accounting/ERP systems.

Why This Opportunity

• Join a rapidly growing private equity-backed company.
• The organization has doubled in size and continues to expand through organic growth and acquisitions.
• Exposure to multiple business units, acquisition integrations, and consolidations.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership in a growing accounting organization.
• Strong career progression as the company continues to scale.
• Demonstrated history of internal promotion and increased responsibility.