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Senior Accountant

Posted on 24 March 26 by Drew Smith

  • Halton Region, ON
  • CAD$80000 - CAD$ per Year
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Job Description

Are you intrigued by the opportunity to join a growing company that is a recognized leader in its industry? Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. This is a pivotal role for an accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to play a key part in a scaling organization.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end full cycle accounting process, ensuring all transactions are recorded in accordance with ASPE.
  • Lead the timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close of the general ledger.
  • Oversee and record accruals, prepayments, and adjusting journal entries.
  • Manage revenue recognition activities to ensure compliance.
  • Own fixed asset accounting, including maintaining depreciation schedules, tracking additions/dispositions, and conducting periodic audits.
  • Perform reviews of AP and AR aging reports, identifying delinquent accounts or payment discrepancies and coordinating with teams for resolution
  • Prepare comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations supported by detailed schedules to ensure account integrity.
  • Monitor cash balances daily to ensure adequate liquidity and support cash flow forecasting.
  • Review employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to company policies.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for audit support coordination, preparing PBC schedules and explaining variances to external auditors.
  • Provide ad-hoc support to the VP of Finance as required, including financial analysis, special projects, and board-level reporting.
  • Design and implement process improvements and automation tools to reduce manual entry and shorten the close cycle.
  • Maintain and update internal control documentation to ensure compliance and audit readiness. 

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA designation is a plus.
  • Experience: 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong background in audit coordination and full cycle reporting. Xero accounting software experience is a plus.
  • Core Competencies:
    • Strong analytical skills
    • Exceptional attention to detail
    • Anticipatory problem solving abilities
    • Proven track record of improving financial processes

 

Job Information

Rate / Salary

CAD$80000 - CAD$ per Year

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Benefits

Bonus and Group Benefits

Our Reference

JOB-1222

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