Sr. Accountant
- Markham, ON, Canada
$100,000 to $105,000 CAD / year
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- $100,000 to $105,000 CAD / year
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records for the office. This position is suited to someone who is detail oriented and can manage reconciliations, oversee month-end activities, and work confidently across major ERP platforms. The successful candidate will contribute to timely reporting, strengthen financial controls, and partner with internal teams to resolve accounting issues efficiently.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring the general ledger remains accurate, complete, and properly supported.
• Lead monthly and period-end close activities, including reviewing account activity and resolving discrepancies within required timelines.
• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key financial records to support reporting integrity.
• Investigate variances and outstanding items, then follow through with corrective actions to maintain clean and reliable account balances.
• Work within systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP to process transactions, extract financial data, and support accounting analysis.
• Develop and maintain reconciliation schedules, supporting documentation, and working papers for internal review and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to clarify accounting matters, improve processes, and support consistent financial practices.
• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze data, prepare reports, and streamline recurring accounting tasks through efficient workbook management.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring the general ledger remains accurate, complete, and properly supported.
• Lead monthly and period-end close activities, including reviewing account activity and resolving discrepancies within required timelines.
• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key financial records to support reporting integrity.
• Investigate variances and outstanding items, then follow through with corrective actions to maintain clean and reliable account balances.
• Work within systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP to process transactions, extract financial data, and support accounting analysis.
• Develop and maintain reconciliation schedules, supporting documentation, and working papers for internal review and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to clarify accounting matters, improve processes, and support consistent financial practices.
• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze data, prepare reports, and streamline recurring accounting tasks through efficient workbook management.
- CPA or working towards completion.
- Proven experience in a senior-level accounting role with strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting practices.
- Hands-on expertise in account reconciliation, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
- Solid understanding of general ledger maintenance, journal entry preparation, and month-end close procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and handling large volumes of financial data.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies and resolve issues accurately.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and stakeholders.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant at Robert Half will record journal entries, lead month-end close, and reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts. They will also investigate discrepancies, prepare supporting schedules, and work in ERP systems and Excel.
Requirements
Candidates need a CPA or to be working toward one, plus proven senior-level accounting experience. Strong reconciliation, general ledger, month-end close and Excel skills, with attention to detail and good communication, are required.
Skills
- Journal entry preparation
- General ledger maintenance
- Month-end close
- Period-end close
- Bank reconciliation
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Variance analysis
- Reconciliation schedules
- Working papers
- Full-cycle accounting
- Financial reporting
- Financial controls
- NetSuite
- Oracle
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis
- Financial data extraction
- Attention to detail
- Cross-functional collaboration
Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Consulting
Keywords
- Senior Accountant
- Accounting
- Accountant
- Financial Records
- General Ledger
- Journal Entries
- Month-End Close
- Period-End Close
- Account Reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliation
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- NetSuite
- Oracle
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP
- CPA
- Full-Cycle Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Audit Readiness
Seniority
Senior
Licences and certifications
- CPA
Tools
- NetSuite
- Oracle
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
Languages
- English