Uline

Senior Accountant

Uline
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeMilton • CanadaSenior💰 CA$100,000 - CA$140,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, accounting processes, and compliance, with a strong focus on GAAP and internal controls. Proven ability to lead month-end and year-end close activities while enhancing accounting workflows and collaborating across teams for informed decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords
CPA Designation7+ Years Accounting ExperienceStrong Knowledge Of GAAPAdvanced Excel SkillsPayroll Process Oversight

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, variance analysis and accurate financial reporting
  • Own balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls, investigating discrepancies and ensuring reporting accuracy
  • Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for annual corporate tax filings
  • Oversee the payroll process for Uline’s Canada operations, ensuring accurate processing, thorough audits and compliance
  • Identify process improvements and strengthen accounting workflows and internal controls to improve efficiency and accuracy
  • Partner with teams across Uline on financial analysis, reporting and business insights that support informed decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • CPA designation
  • 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate setting
  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Familiarity with HRIS systems like Workday a plus
  • Excellent communicator with the ability to collaborate and influence across teams
  • Must work on-site
  • Must work at Uline’s Milton facility

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Company-paid extended health coverage
  • RRSP with 6% employer match starting day one
  • Multiple bonus programs
  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off
  • Tuition Assistance Program covering professional continuing education
  • On-site café
  • Outdoor patio
  • First-class fitness center
  • Monthly employee-appreciation events
  • Opportunities for community involvement
  • Best-in-class, clean, modern facilities

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Hard Skills
Financial ReportingJournal EntriesVariance AnalysisBalance Sheet ReconciliationFinancial ControlsTax Filing PreparationProcess ImprovementAccounting WorkflowsInternal ControlsFinancial Analysis
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationCollaborationInfluencing Skills
Tools & Technologies
HRIS SystemsWorkday
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree In AccountingCPA Designation
Industry Keywords
Corporate AccountingMonth-End CloseYear-End CloseComplianceUline