Accountant

**Location:** Mississauga, ON (Hybrid, 3 days onsite) **Language:** Strong written and verbal English communication required **Duration:** Temp\-to\-Perm, 11\-week contract with conversion to permanent depending on performance and attendance **Background Check** : Criminal, credit and reference checks required **About the Opportunity** Our client, a large and growing organization in the transportation and logistics’ sector, is seeking an **Accountant** to join their finance operations team during an exciting period of transformation. With a major ERP transition to D365 underway, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands\-on experience in a dynamic, evolving environment. You will join a collaborative and supportive team where learning is encouraged and growth is actively supported. Working closely with experienced finance leaders and cross\-functional partners, you will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy while contributing to process improvements that drive business success. **What’s In It for You** This is a strong opportunity to step into a role with clear potential to become permanent, offering long\-term career growth within a large and evolving organization. You will gain valuable exposure to ERP implementation and system transformation initiatives, while being supported through ongoing mentorship from experienced finance leaders. The environment promotes collaboration, continuous improvement, and internal mobility, making it an ideal setting for someone looking to grow both technically and professionally. **Your Responsibilities** * You’ll perform daily and monthly reconciliations across multiple systems, investigating and resolving discrepancies * You’ll prepare and post journal entries, ensuring financial data is accurate and up to date * You’ll support month\-end close activities including accruals, amortization, and reconciliations * You’ll collaborate with operational teams to gather insights and ensure accurate financial reporting * You’ll identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency across financial workflows * You’ll contribute to audits, budgeting cycles, and ongoing financial analysis **Skills and Qualifications** * 2\-3 years of accounting experience * Actively enrolled in CPA program * Experience working with an ERP system, D365 or similar considered an asset * Strong Excel skills including lookups and pivot tables * Analytical mindset with the ability to investigate and problem\-solve independently * Strong communication skills and ability to partner with cross\-functional teams **Why Partner with Altis** If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.