Senior Accountant - 12 Month Term

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for completing the daily accounting operations (full-cycle), of multiple entities, ensuring compliance, and preparing consolidated financial reports & statements. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of IFRS, excellent analytical skills, strong attention to deadlines, and the ability to work collaboratively with different teams.

This role is an 12 month term position supporting a maternity leave. 

Duties, Responsibilities, Authority, and Accountabilities

• Complete day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, and reporting in compliance with IFRS.


• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements and reports in a timely and accurate manner.


• Analyze financial data and provide insights into financial performance to support decision-making processes.


• Responsibility for project accounting across the business, including creating, maintaining and reviewing costs associated with operational and future projects.


• Business partnering with internal and external project partners.


• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in financial reporting.


• Support and mentor junior accounting staff and guide them on accounting issues and processes.


• Advise on technical accounting approaches, for example, IFRS 16


• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and other financial documents.


• Support the implementation and conduct regular audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve any discrepancies in the ERP system.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve accounting issues and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.


• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local tax regulations and coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit process.


• Prepare monthly reports as required, including GST, WCB, and government remittances.


• Prepare and file tax returns and other statutory reporting.

Other

• Perform other duties as required.

Reporting Responsibilities and Authorities from Supervisor

• Accounting Manager

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; or equivalent preferred.


• A Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA) designation or equivalent, such as an CPA (US) or ACCA (UK) is required. 


• Minimum 4 years’ experience of full cycle accounting.


• Strong experience in project accounting.


• Experience mentoring junior accounting staff.


• Strong understanding of IFRS and Canadian accounting principles and regulations.


• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process


• Self-motivated and results-focused


• Good organizational and time-management skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders.


• Elevated levels of integrity and ability to manage confidential information.


• Ability to work independently within established guidelines and procedures and as a member of a team.


• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.


• Ability to set and manage priorities to meet deadlines.


• Proficient in MS Office software (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and accounting software (e.g. Quickbooks, NetSuite)


• Experience working with First Nations is an asset.

Special Requirements

• Willing to work additional hours as required.

Working Conditions

• Office work (prolonged sitting, lifting boxes X lbs.).