DescriptionThe Role:The Senior Accountant will assist with the company's financial reporting processes with a strong focus on month-end close, audit coordination, and tax compliance. This role ensures the integrity of financial information, strengthens internal controls, and supports strategic decision-making through timely and accurate reporting.
Responsibilities:- Complete the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable standards
- Review / Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses
- Drive continuous improvement in close processes to reduce timelines and enhance accuracy
- Partner with FP&A and operational teams to provide insights on financial performance
- Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors
- Coordinate annual audits, including planning, timelines, and deliverables
- Prepare audit schedules, working papers, and supporting documentation
- Ensure readiness for interim and year-end audits, minimizing audit adjustments
- Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with audit requirements
- Oversee corporate tax compliance, including preparation/review of tax provisions and filings
- Coordinate with external tax advisors on corporate income tax, sales tax, and other regulatory filings
- Ensure timely filing of provincial and other indirect taxes
- Support tax planning initiatives and identify opportunities for optimization
- Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the business
- Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Identify process inefficiencies and implement automation or system improvements
- Support ERP and financial system enhancements
- Prepare team deliverables and provide technical guidance as needed
- Foster a high-performance, accountable team culture
Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000/yr CAD
The final offer will be determined based on a combination of factors including skills, experience, and alignment with the role's responsibilities.
- Candidates at the lower end of the range will meet the core qualifications and demonstrate strong potential to grow within the role.
- Mid-range offers reflect a solid match with the role's technical and collaborative requirements.
- Offers at the top of the range are reserved for candidates who bring exceptional qualifications, specialized expertise, or unique value that significantly exceeds the baseline expectations
Requirements- 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience (public practice + industry preferred)
- Strong experience with financial reporting, audits, and tax compliance
- Solid knowledge of accounting standards
- Experience with ERP systems (Preferably Expandable ERP)
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools
Nice to Have- Experience in a multi-entity or multi-currency environment
- Experience in distribution industry
- CPA designation (or equivalent)
