Accountant

Colonial Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Winnipeg, Manitoba seeks an Accountant to support accounting processes, maintain balance sheet reconciliations, post journal entries, and assist with month-end close. The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and driving process improvements across the finance team.

The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, solid GAAP or IFRS knowledge, proficiency with ERP systems and Excel, and demonstrated analytical and reconciliation skills.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP or IFRS.
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software.
• Excellent Excel skills and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Collaborative and able to work across departments.
• Effective communication of financial information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Post journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end close and related schedules.
• Process vendor payments and code corporate expenses.
• Support intercompany transactions and fixed assets.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial reconciliation

GAAP IFRS knowledge

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP software

Accounting software

Job description

Reporting to the Controller, the Accountant plays a key role in supporting the organization's accounting and financial processes. This position is responsible for maintaining balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing and coding corporate expenses, assisting with vendor payment runs, and supporting the month-end close process. The Accountant helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records while contributing to continuous process improvements and providing support for a variety of accounting projects and initiatives as needed.

What you will do:

Accounting & Reconciliations

• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Perform bank and other account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and properly classified.

Payments & Expense Management

• Assist with vendor payment runs, ensuring payments are processed accurately and in accordance with approval processes.
• Review, reconcile, and code corporate credit card statements in accordance with company expense policies and accounting classifications.
• Support the tracking and recording of employee expense reimbursements where applicable.

Month-End Support

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation of supporting schedules and reconciliations.
• Help maintain documentation supporting financial records and reporting.

Operational Accounting

• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations, where applicable.
• Support fixed asset tracking and depreciation schedules.
• Review transactions for accuracy and assist in resolving accounting discrepancies.

Projects & Collaboration

• Work closely with the Assistant Controller and Controller to support accounting processes and reporting needs.
• Assist with process improvements and documentation of accounting procedures.
• Participate in special projects and other accounting-related initiatives as required.

About You:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Approximately 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP or IFRS accounting principles.
• Experience using ERP systems and accounting software.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to build positive working relationships across departments.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and professionally.