Senior Accountant

Public Description

On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking a Senior Accountant for a hybrid role based in Concord, ON. This position offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic finance team within a global organization. The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in supporting accounting operations and providing guidance to team members. The hybrid work arrangement allows for both in-office and remote collaboration.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting processes and ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting standards.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities across various business units.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Guide and review the work of Staff Accountants to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Serve as a subject matter resource on accounting processes and assist with workload coordination.
• Conduct balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations, as well as variance analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and recommend improvements to processes and controls.
• Contribute to cash management activities, including banking transactions and cash flow reporting.
• Prepare and review indirect tax filings and related reconciliations.
• Support audit processes, regulatory reporting, and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance and operational stakeholders across multiple regions.
• Participate in process improvement projects, ERP system enhancements, and systems implementations.
• Maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and workflow maps.
• Assist with the implementation of accounting policy changes and regulatory updates.
• Complete special projects and provide ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in full-cycle accounting.
• Background in a Shared Services environment is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting multiple legal entities or business units, including international operations.
• Demonstrated ability to review and coordinate the work of accounting staff.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience working within organizations undergoing transformation or rapid growth.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, specifically Oracle Fusion.
• Advanced skills in Excel and strong analytical abilities.
• Experience developing process documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

CPA designation or in progress is preferred, but not mandatory