Senior Accountant

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team on a contract basis as an incremental hire. This individual will play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, managing general ledger activities, and leading month-end close processes.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Previous experience within a not-for-profit (NFP) organization would be considered a strong asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain general ledger (GL) activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Lead and support month-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, including bank accounts, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries, adjustments, and accruals as required.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to manage GL transactions and support accounting operations.
• Leverage advanced Excel skills for financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial information and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a Senior Accountant or similar accounting role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, particularly the General Ledger (GL) module.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing account reconciliations, including bank, AR, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
• Demonstrated experience managing or leading month-end close processes.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
• Previous experience within a not-for-profit (NFP) environment is considered a strong asset.
• CPA designation or progress toward completion is an asset.

This opportunity offers an hourly rate of $35-$40, depending on experience. To support a fair and efficient hiring experience, we may use AI-assisted tools for administrative tasks like note-taking or scheduling. These tools never make hiring decisions, our team does. If you have any questions about how we use AI, we're happy to discuss.