Template
This template fits an in-house accountant at a small or mid-sized private company that reports under ASPE.
Accountant
[Company name], [City, Province]
[Full-time / Part-time], [schedule]
About us
[Company name] [one or two sentences on what you do, who your customers are and how big the team is].
What you'll do
- Run month-end and year-end close.
- Prepare financial statements and management reports.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare budgets and forecasts with management.
- Prepare HST and support corporate tax filings with our external advisors.
- Maintain internal controls and documentation.
- Support the year-end review or audit.
What you bring
- CPA designation, or progress toward it.
- [3+] years of accounting experience.
- Knowledge of ASPE and Canadian tax basics.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with [accounting software or ERP].
Pay and benefits
[$XX,000 to $YY,000] per year, plus [bonus, benefits, RRSP matching, CPA dues].
How to apply
Send your resume to [email or application link]. [Add the Ontario disclosures from the builder below if you have 25 or more employees.]
Accountant pay by province
Hourly wages Job Bank reports for financial auditors and accountants (NOC 11100), with the median converted to a yearly salary at 40 hours a week. Use the median as a starting point for an experienced hire and the low end for entry level.
| Province or territory | Low | Median | High | Median, yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $24.73 | $40.87 | $72.12 | $85,000 |
| British Columbia | $25.64 | $40.00 | $66.11 | $83,000 |
| Alberta | $27.70 | $43.27 | $72.12 | $90,000 |
| Saskatchewan | $24.00 | $41.50 | $65.38 | $86,000 |
| Manitoba | $23.59 | $35.00 | $63.46 | $73,000 |
| Quebec | $24.62 | $40.00 | $66.67 | $83,000 |
| New Brunswick | $20.67 | $35.00 | $58.97 | $73,000 |
| Nova Scotia | $21.15 | $36.54 | $57.69 | $76,000 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $21.63 | $39.01 | $60.56 | $81,000 |
| Canada | $25.00 | $40.36 | $71.43 | $84,000 |
Ontario by region
| Region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $24.36 | $43.59 | $69.22 |
| Kingston–Pembroke | $26.96 | $43.41 | $55.00 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas | $25.85 | $39.66 | $61.94 |
| Toronto | $25.00 | $41.34 | $74.36 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie | $24.04 | $38.46 | $80.72 |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula | $24.10 | $42.31 | $76.92 |
| London | $22.73 | $34.62 | $57.69 |
| Windsor–Sarnia | $25.64 | $39.00 | $56.73 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula | $25.83 | $39.22 | $62.90 |
| Northeast | $27.24 | $38.46 | $54.95 |
| Northwest | $19.23 | $43.27 | $64.10 |
Source: Job Bank wages for NOC 11100, Financial auditors and accountants, reference period 2023-2024, revised November 19, 2025.
Turn it into an Ontario job posting
If you have 25 or more employees, publicly advertised postings in Ontario must include pay, say whether the job is an existing vacancy, and disclose AI screening. Fill this in and copy the result.
With fewer than 25 employees these rules don't apply to you yet, but following them makes your posting more competitive and keeps you ready when you grow.
Ontario rules checkHiring an accountant in Ontario: what comes next
The posting is step one. These are the obligations most small businesses run into between the offer and the first few weeks.
- Follow up with everyone you interviewEmployers with 25+ employees must tell interviewed applicants whether the job has been filled within 45 days of their last interview, and keep postings and records for three years.
- Put the offer in a written employment contractA written contract isn't mandatory in Ontario, but without one your termination costs are set by the courts rather than by you. The termination clause is the part to get right.
- Register with WSIB if your industry requires itMost Ontario employers must register within 10 days of hiring their first worker. A few industries are exempt, so check before the start date.
- Collect payroll documentsGet the employee's SIN within three days of their start date, plus federal and Ontario TD1 forms for tax withholding.
- Hand over the Employment Standards posterGive new employees the current "Employment Standards in Ontario" poster within 30 days of their start date.
- Complete health and safety awareness trainingEvery worker needs basic health and safety awareness training as soon as practicable after starting.
- Have written harassment and violence policiesRequired once you regularly have six or more workers, and reviewed every year.
Hiring an accountant?
Our HR team prepares the employment contract, onboarding documents and policies for Ontario employers, with a flat monthly price and no long-term contract.
Questions employers ask
What does an accountant do?
An accountant prepares financial statements, runs month-end and year-end close, manages reconciliations, budgets and tax filings, and maintains internal controls.
How much does an accountant make in Ontario?
Job Bank reports $24.73 (low), $40.87 (median) and $72.12 (high) per hour for financial auditors and accountants in Ontario, and a median of $41.34 in the Toronto region (reference period 2023-2024, revised November 19, 2025). The Ontario median is about $85,000 a year at 40 hours a week. Ontario's general minimum wage is $17.95 per hour as of October 1, 2026.
What is the NOC code for an accountant?
The National Occupational Classification code for this role is NOC 11100, Financial auditors and accountants (TEER 1). Use the code that matches the actual duties.
Do I have to include pay in an Ontario job posting?
Yes, if you have 25 or more employees. Since January 1, 2026, publicly advertised postings must include the expected pay or a range no wider than $50,000. They must also say whether the posting is for an existing vacancy and disclose if AI is used to screen, assess or select applicants, and they can't require Canadian work experience.
Does an accountant need a CPA designation in Ontario?
Not for most in-house roles. A CPA licence is needed for public accounting services such as audits and review engagements, but many companies hire in-house accountants who are working toward the designation.
Last updated October 2026. Sources:
- Job Bank wages, NOC 11100
- Ontario minimum wage
- Your guide to the Employment Standards Act (Ontario)
- National Occupational Classification
This page is general information for employers, not legal advice. Rules change, so check the official sources before you post.