Job Description

Posted On: Aug 14, 2023

Senior Accountant

Our Client is currently hiring a Senior Accountant to join their accounting team. If you love working within a team environment and have proven skills in managing accounting functions in a fast paced environment, they have an opportunity for you. Reporting to the Controller and serving as an integral member of the accounting team, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for the Clients Canadian Division. The role will oversee the accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting of this division, including completion of month-end procedures. This role is supported by and works closely with the Accounts Payable Clerk and Accounting Coordinator.

Your success will be defined by your ability to

• Be an integral part of the month end closing process as such will be involved in financial statement preparation, journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting working papers in established corporate formats in accordance with ASPE
• Preparation and logging of monthly GST returns
• Payroll preparation, processing and administration through Ceridian
• Management and reconciliation of the Clients inter-company accounts
• Preparation of annual budget, periodic forecasting, and variance analysis
• Oversee and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financials and deliver reports to the Controller with timely and accurate information
• Prepare detailed analyses, summaries, and reports of financial data on the operating progress of the company on a periodic basis
• Coordinate annual review preparation with external auditors and ensure accounting records and documentation adhere to statutory requirements and company policies
• Coordinate preparation of Canadian and US annual tax filing requirements with external accountants
• Provide guidance and assistance to the Accounts Payable Clerk and Accounting Coordinator as required.
• Assist the Controller in presenting reports to executives, clients, partners, and board members and other projects as required.

Your strengths include

• Mandatory Business or Accounting Degree
• CPA designation preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an accounting position
• Full cycle accounting and budgeting experience
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to clearly communicate complex insights
• Capable of working independently and will have the confidence to bring ideas and solutions to the team
• Superior time management and the ability to work under pressure with a strong sense of responsibility
• Work experience in real estate development and Quickbooks would be considered an asset.

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the "Apply" button to send your resume directly to Vicky Vu.

Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Albertas 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, and 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 the client and the candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.

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