About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant (CPA Required) to join a well-established company in South Edmonton. Reporting directly to the Controller/Finance Manager, you will play a critical role in managing full-cycle month-end reporting, performing deep-dive financial analysis, and identifying key variance trends to support strategic business decisions.
This hybrid role offers an excellent work-life balance with a structured schedule in a dynamic, supportive workplace.
Key Responsibilities
- Full-Cycle Month-End & Year-End: Lead the full-cycle month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Financial Analysis & Reporting: Analyze complex financial datasets to provide actionable insights, monthly reporting packages, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to leadership.
- Variance Analysis: Perform detailed variance analysis (budget vs. actual, forecast vs. actual), investigating discrepancies and providing strategic recommendations to operational leaders.
- Cash Flow & Budgeting: Assist with cash flow management, rolling forecasts, and annual budgeting workflows.
- Compliance & Controls: Ensure compliance with GAAP/ASPE standards, maintain internal controls, and serve as a key point of contact during annual audits.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting procedures, improve system efficiency, and enhance financial reporting accuracy.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education & Designation: Active Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
- Experience: 4–6+ years of progressive, full-cycle accounting experience, preferably within a mid-sized corporate or industrial environment.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, financial modeling) and hands-on experience with major ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics, or Sage).
- Analytical Mindset: Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to articulate financial metrics clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
- Vacation: 3 weeks of paid annual vacation.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive full health, dental, and vision benefits package starting upon completion of probation.
- Work Schedule: Structured hybrid environment
- Professional Growth: Professional development support and paid CPA annual dues.
