Contract Senior Financial Accountant: Close & Reporting

Finlink Group; Opal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Finlink Group is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant (Contract) to join the finance team for a 12-18 month engagement. The role focuses on timely and accurate monthly financial reporting, year-end activities, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be CPA-designated with a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, and strong ASPE expertise.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE (Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises).
• Experience with full-cycle accounting including purchasing and billing.
• Excellent analytical skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly close process, including preparing working papers, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and posting journal entries.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and file regulatory returns (GST/HST, WCB, royalties, etc.).
• Maintain customer and vendor records and related financial information.
• Support year-end audit process and coordinate with external auditors.
• Contribute to finance initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Provide support across the finance department as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Finlink Group is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant (Contract) to join the finance team for a 12-18 month engagement. The role focuses on timely and accurate monthly financial reporting, year-end activities, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be CPA-designated with a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, and strong ASPE expertise.