Accounting Specialist: Reconciliations & Month-End Expert

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

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.