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Join to apply for the Accountant role at STRIDE Management Corp About Us At Stride, we proudly partner with foundations and not-for-profit organizations to raise critical funds through professionally managed lottery programs. Our work helps generate millions of dollars annually in support of life-changing healthcare initiatives, groundbreaking research, and essential community services across Canada. By combining strategic insight, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to our clients missions, we help deliver high-impact results that make a real difference in the lives of Canadians. About The Role We seek a highly organized and detail-oriented Contract Accountant for a three-month term to assist with critical year-end financial processes and audit preparation. This is a great opportunity to support a public companys finance team during a busy and high-stakes period, ensuring clean books, accurate reconciliations, and timely audit deliverables. Your Day-to-Day Update and maintain client financial records in the accounting system. Attach all relevant supporting documentation (e.g., invoices, receipts, approvals) to transactions in the accounting platform. Resolve aged Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) issues by investigating and clearing outstanding balances. Reconcile aged variances in Balance Sheet accounts, identifying and addressing discrepancies. Organize and save all documentation in the companys virtual filing system according to policy. Assist with compiling, preparing, and delivering supporting documentation required for the corporate year-end audit. Ensure all required documents are properly approved and uploaded into the accounting system. Collaborate closely with internal finance team members to meet year-end deadlines. What Youll Bring To The Role Minimum 35 years of accounting experience, ideally including public company or audit-preparation exposure. Strong understanding of AR, AP, and Balance Sheet reconciliations. Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar). Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines. Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with the finance team. CPA designation (completed or in progress) is an asset, but not required. Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance #J-18808-Ljbffr