Our client is a well-established privately owned organization seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team. Reporting directly to the Controller, this newly created position offers the opportunity to play a key role in financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, inventory-related accounting, and process improvement initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a hands-on environment, taking ownership of their work, and contributing to the success of a growing business. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership while supporting the day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting requirements of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Prepare financial statements, management reporting packages, and supporting schedules
- Analyze financial results and investigate accounting discrepancies and variances
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as required
- Support the development and enhancement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
General Accounting & Reconciliations
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
- Perform bank, cash, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Ensure sub-ledgers reconcile accurately to the general ledger
- Investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner
- Maintain supporting schedules and working papers
Accounts Receivable & Operational Accounting
- Manage accounts receivable processes and account monitoring activities
- Support collection efforts and resolve outstanding account issues
- Assist with inventory-related accounting and reporting activities
- Collaborate with operational teams to ensure accounting accuracy and compliance
Process Improvement & Systems Support
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls
- Assist with accounting system troubleshooting and reporting enhancements
- Participate in ongoing process improvement initiatives
- Support special projects and ad hoc analysis as required
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain fixed asset schedules
- Support external accountants, auditors, and year-end reporting requirements
- Assist with various accounting and reporting initiatives across the organization
Qualifications
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Demonstrated experience performing full-cycle accounting with minimal supervision
- Strong financial reporting, month-end close, and reconciliation experience
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- CPA designation or progress toward designation is considered an asset
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and lookup functions
- Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders
Why Join?
- Salary range of $80,000-$100,000
- Four weeks of vacation
- Employer-paid health and dental benefits
- Professional membership and continuing education support
- Stable, growing organization with a strong reputation in its industry
- Opportunity to work closely with an experienced finance leader
- Broad exposure across financial reporting, operational accounting, and process improvement
- Tight-knit team environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact
This position is based onsite in the Grand Bend area and is well suited for an accounting professional seeking a stable, long-term opportunity with significant ownership and visibility within the organization.
