with a minimum of 4 years of experience to join our team full-time at a Kitchener office.The Senior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, managing month-end and year-end closings, and supporting audit and tax processes. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead and mentor junior team members.
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Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant position include:
Maintain accurate accounting records for multiple clients in various accounting systems including AR, AP and intercompany transactions
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and financial statements
Execute all month-end deliverables for bookkeeping clients including monthly bank, clearing account and credit card reconciliations, payroll and adjustments
Reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies and propose adjustments if required
Prepare, reconcile and file GST/HST, PST, T4 & T4SUM, WSIB, and T5 returns
Assist with year-end close including balance sheet and income statement GL balance analysis, adjusting journal entries and reclassifications
Train and support staff accountants and interns in bookkeeping processes and resolving escalated client inquiries
Communicate effectively and professionally with team members and clients
Ad-hoc tasks and projects as assigned (working independently or supporting team)
Manage and oversee fixed asset ledger and reconciliation
Manage and oversee month end close process