Senior Accountant

Chatters Salons; Alberta; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure financial integrity and support compliance. This remote role involves day-to-day accounting activities, financial reporting, and collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates have a degree in Accounting or Finance, 3–5 years of experience, and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

RRSP employer contributions

Exclusive discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience in a similar or related role.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Familiarity with IFRS standards.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting and compliance activities across business units.
• Prepare and file sales tax reports, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication abilities

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Business Central

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

About Chatters

At Chatters, we’re redefining the retail experience by blending tradition with technology. With a growing network of salons and an expanding e-commerce presence, we know our success depends on reliable, accurate, and forward-thinking financial operations.

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to play a key role in ensuring the financial integrity of our business. You’ll join a collaborative Finance team supporting multiple business units, driving accuracy, efficiency, and insight across a fast‑paced and evolving organization.

This role will be performed remotely from Red Deer, Alberta.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting Chatters’ financial reporting, compliance, and operational accounting processes. This role ensures timely and accurate financial information to guide strategic decisions and maintain fiscal accountability.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive—comfortable working across departments and managing multiple priorities. You’ll be instrumental in supporting month‑end and year‑end processes, improving financial workflows, and helping strengthen Chatters’ overall financial foundation.

What You Will Do

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Support day‑to‑day accounting and compliance activities across business units.
• Process, allocate, and report transactions and reconciliations related to the Loyalty Program.
• Prepare and file sales tax reports, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Gather and analyze cash flow data to support reporting and forecasting.
• Perform fixed asset calculations and reporting, maintaining accurate asset records.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances.
• Support project tracking, costing, and budget variance analysis.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports to support management decisions.

Collaboration & Compliance

• Work cross‑functionally with internal teams to ensure financial data integrity.
• Assist in preparing documentation for audits, reviews, and compliance activities.
• Maintain and improve internal accounting controls and documentation standards.
• Participate in special financial projects and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Who You Are

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience in a similar or related role.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication abilities.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Familiarity with IFRS standards.
• Experience with journal entries, internal controls, and external audit processes.
• Proficiency with cloud‑based accounting systems (MS Business Central preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency with Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Power BI is an asset.
• Strong ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Industry experience in retail or service sectors is an asset.

Why You Will Love Working with Us

• Impactful Work: Play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and driving data‑informed decisions that support Chatters’ growth.
• Growth & Development: Join a supportive team with opportunities for mentorship, skill‑building, and professional advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a values‑driven organization that encourages teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive Perks: Comprehensive compensation package, RRSP employer contributions, and exclusive discounts on Chatters products and services.

How to Apply

Ready to join our community? Submit your online application today!

Check us out at https://www.chatters.ca.

Chatters prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion because we know it makes our company a better place to work and shop.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our team members, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of the application or employment process. We encourage candidates to share their accommodation needs so that we can provide equitable opportunities.