Accounting and Analytics Senior Associate

Carekw; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Kitchener is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate for a full-time, in-person position. The role involves managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring due diligence, and optimizing efficiency in financial processes. Candidates should have at least 4 years of accounting experience and demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities. The position offers a competitive salary range of CAD 60K-65K.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate high ethical integrity and due diligence in accounting practices.
• 4+ years of experience in an accounting role required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review routine and non-routine accounting duties.
• Process financial records and business transactions like accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure internal controls are followed and track expenditures.
• Assist in external reviews and audits.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Education

Accounting diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title: Senior Accounting Associate

Reports To: Manager, Analytics and Accounting

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

In-person position

Working closely with the Manager of Analytics and Accounting, the Senior Accounting Associate is responsible for the smooth operations of the day to day in the accounting department. The Senior Associate also plays a key part in identifying and executing initiatives for more effective and efficient operations in the department. The successful candidate will demonstrate due diligence in all tasks, know how to prioritize effectively and be willing to work on day-to-day tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform/review routine and non-routine accounting duties within a fast‑paced finance department while adhering to established standards.
• Process/review financial records and business transactions such as accounts payable, and receivable, payroll, purchase orders, cheques, invoices, cheque requisitions, bank statements, etc.
• Execute accurate reporting, filing and database management in multiple systems.
• Verify and process information for payroll under the guidance of the Employment Standards Act.
• Secure financial information by conducting database backups and maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Ensure internal controls are followed and track expenditures.
• Maintain and optimize accounting systems for efficiency in reporting.
• Manage and forecast portions of the budget.
• Assist in external reviews and audit processes.
• Perform related clerical duties as needed, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems, faxing and photocopying.

Qualifications

• High ethical integrity (Accounting, practices due diligence, etc.)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to analyze issues to identify effective solutions
• Team player
• Accounting diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years experience in an accounting role

Pay Range: 60K- 65K