Financial Accountant

SMARTFOX; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SMARTFOX is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant in Canada to lead month-end close for multiple entities, prepare ASPE/IFRS financial statements, and support audits. You will manage GST/HST, payroll deductions, and intercompany transactions, working across ERP systems and Excel/Power BI.

The role requires a solid understanding of Canadian accounting, multi-currency handling (CAD/USD), and strong communication to explain numbers to non-accountants.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Canadian accounting (ASPE or IFRS).
• Double-entry bookkeeping and financial statement prep experience.
• Experience preparing GST/HST, payroll remittances, and tax filings.
• Able to work with multiple ERP systems and Excel/Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Keep books accurate for one or more Canadian entities, including month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare financial statements under ASPE or IFRS with notes and working papers for auditors.
• Manage GST/HST, PST, QST filings and remittances and CRA support.
• Process payroll, deductions, and year-end T4/T4A reporting with HR.
• Handle AP/AR, reconciliations, cash management, and variances.
• Account for fixed assets, leases, deferred revenue, prepaids, and inventory.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting and explain numbers to non-accountants.
• Maintain internal controls and support audits and compliance.
• Support multi-currency work (CAD/USD) and intercompany transactions.
• Work with accounting software/ERPs (QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, NetSuite, SAP, MS Dynamics) and report in Excel or Power BI.
• Assist grants, SR&ED claims, and government funding documentation where applicable.
• Use Excel macros, Power Query, or Python to automate tasks with controls.
• Mentor junior staff and grow into senior leadership; drive process improvements with Controller.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Mentoring junior staff

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Accounting degree or diploma (Canada)

CPA designation (in progress)

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage 50

Sage Intacct

Xero

NetSuite

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

What you’ll do :-

• Keep the books accurate: journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end and year-end close for one or more Canadian entities
• Prepare financial statements under ASPE or IFRS, with clear notes and working papers ready for external accountants and auditors
• Manage GST/HST, PST, and QST filings and remittances, and support CRA and provincial tax compliance
• Process and reconcile payroll, source deductions (CPP, EI, income tax), WSIB or WCB premiums, and year-end T4 and T4A reporting with HR and payroll teams
• Handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and cash management, and chase down variances before they become problems
• Account for fixed assets, leases, deferred revenue, prepaids, and inventory, and support revenue recognition and capital cost allowance (CCA) schedules
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting, and explain the story behind the numbers to non-accountants
• Maintain internal controls, and support audits, reviews, and compliance with lenders and funding agencies
• Support multi‑currency work (CAD and USD) and intercompany transactions, with attention to foreign exchange gains and losses
• Work with accounting software and ERPs (QuickBooks, Sage 50, Sage Intacct, Xero, NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) and report in Excel or Power BI
• Support grants, SR&ED claims, and government funding documentation where applicable
• Use Excel macros, Power Query, or Python to automate repetitive tasks, and use AI‑assisted tools carefully to speed up reconciliations and analysis, with your own judgment and controls on every number
• Keep documentation clear and audit‑ready, and mentor junior staff as you grow
• At senior levels, lead the close, review others’ work, improve processes, and partner with the Controller

Find your level :-

• Level - Typical experience - What you’ll own
• Junior Financial Accountant - 0-2 years : Reconciliations, journal entries, AP/AR support, and tax filings, with a mentor and a paid path toward your CPA designation
• Financial Accountant - 2-5 years : Owning the close and reporting for an entity or area, preparing statements and tax filings, and supporting audits
• Senior Financial Accountant - 5+ years : Leading the close, reviewing work, owning complex accounting and controls, and guiding systems and process improvements

Promotion criteria are written down at every level, with regular career conversations. Many of our accountants have moved into accounting management, controller, FP&A, internal audit, and finance leadership roles.

What you bring

• Solid understanding of Canadian accounting (ASPE or IFRS), double‑entry bookkeeping, and financial statement preparation
• Hands‑on experience from a job, co‑op, internship, or accounting volunteer work
• Working knowledge of GST/HST and payroll remittance basics
• A detail‑focused, honest approach, and clear communication with both finance and non‑finance colleagues
• Strong Excel skills
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field (including Canadian college programs), or equivalent experience
• Legal authorization to work in Canada (citizens, permanent residents, and valid work permit holders)

Nice to have (not required) :-

• CPA designation (CPA Canada), or progress toward it, including the CPA PREP program (we cover fees, study time, and membership)
• Experience with QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics
• Experience with year‑end work, audit support, or public accounting
• Knowledge of CRA corporate tax filings (T2), CCA, or SR&ED
• Experience with multi‑entity, multi‑province, or multi‑currency environments
• Skills in Power BI, Power Query, or Python
• Industry background in [manufacturing, construction, real estate, retail, healthcare, nonprofit, mining and energy, technology, professional services, public sector, etc.]
• Fluency in French, an asset for Quebec roles and bilingual teams [if applicable]
• Government reliability status or willingness to obtain one [if applicable]