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Senior Accountant

  • Markham, ON, Canada

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Senior Accountant – 12 Month Contract

We’re seeking a Senior Accountant to support accurate financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, and continuous improvement across the finance function.

Responsibilities

· Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and reports.

· Reconcile general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank accounts; prepare and review journal entries.

· Support month-end and year-end close, including accruals, prepayments, and adjusting entries.

· Prepare audit schedules, respond to inquiries, and help maintain accurate supporting documentation.

· Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and support junior team members.

Requirements

· Accounting Designation

· At least five years of progressive accounting or finance experience.

· Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and close processes.

· Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

· Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail.

How to Apply

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----- DISCLAIMERS -----

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing position. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if one is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and is committed to providing transparent notice of our policies in English here and in French here. Additionally, the company uses AI to perform preliminary screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

Having said that Vaco by Highspring believes that the salary range referenced reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).

More about this job

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports, reconcile ledger and account balances, and prepare or review journal entries. Support month-end and year-end close, audits, process improvements, and junior team members.

Requirements

Requires an accounting designation and at least five years of progressive accounting or finance experience. Candidates should have strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge, proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel, and strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Skills

  • Financial Reporting
  • Month-End Close
  • Year-End Close
  • Financial Analysis
  • General Ledger Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Journal Entries
  • Accruals
  • Prepayments
  • Audit Support
  • Accounting Process Improvement
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Analytical Skills

Benefits

  • Medical Benefits
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Retirement Plan

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting

Keywords

  • Accounting Designation
  • Accounting Principles
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Statements
  • Month-End Close
  • Year-End Close
  • General Ledger
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Journal Entries
  • Accruals
  • Prepayments
  • Adjusting Entries
  • Audit Schedules
  • Supporting Documentation
  • Accounting Software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Process Improvement
  • Financial Analysis

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