Senior Accountant
Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Senior Accountant
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to support financial operations across its Canadian and U.S. divisions. This role is responsible for full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, experience in public practice or multi-entity businesses, and a collaborative mindset to help scale operations and improve financial processes.
Your success will be defined by your ability to:
- Manage end-to-end accounting processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Prepare comprehensive month-end and year-end financial reports, including supporting documentation for external audits
- Submit GST/PST filings and ensure adherence to Canadian tax laws
- Maintain and update capital asset records, applying depreciation methods accurately
- Generate internal financial reports on a monthly and quarterly basis for management review
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities
- Supervise accounts payable and receivable functions to ensure timely transactions
- Work closely with internal departments to ensure proper expense allocation and coding
- Review payroll and multi-currency transactions across various provinces on a bi-weekly basis
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement efficiency improvements
- Guide and mentor junior accounting staff while participating in cross-functional projects
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience in a dynamic or multi-entity environment
- 3-5 years of experience in public practice or accounting firms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- Experience with QuickBooks (Desktop and Online) and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (an asset)
- Strong understanding of Canadian tax regulations (GST/PST)
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta's best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.
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