Job Description

Job description:

About the Role

We're seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to join our Edmonton-based team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this full-time, in-office role is essential to maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely reporting, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations. The successful candidate can prepare full financial statements, perform variance analysis, account reconciliations, and take on other senior-level accounting responsibilities--while also being adaptable enough to handle junior activities such as invoicing, payroll reconciliation and GST returns

The Senior Accountant will also support the Staff Accountant in handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and procurement, while contributing to financial analysis and supporting strategic decision-making. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional looking to grow within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Lead month-end and year-end closing processes Process GST returns, invoicing, some vendor invoice processing Manage account reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger accuracy Support the Staff Accountant with AP, AR, payroll, and procurement functions Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support business needs Support a variety of special projects, including those related to banking, tax, insurance, acquisitions, and other organizational needs Ensure compliance with ASPE, tax regulations, and internal controls Maintain precision and accuracy under tight deadlines Active role in ERP roll out
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 7+ years of progressive accounting experience Solid understanding of Canadian GAAP/ASPE and tax compliance Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Odoo) and Microsoft Excel Strong organizational and time management skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities ERP system experience is a plus Effective communicator, able to present financial data clearly and confidently
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Are you located in or near Edmonton, with the ability to commute easily to Edmonton's west end?
Experience:

Financial Statement analysis: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person