Senior Accountant

Kassen Recruitment; Burlington; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A privately held construction and manufacturing company seeks a Senior Accountant to join their team. In this role, you will oversee full-cycle accounting tasks and prepare financial statements while contributing to process improvement and ERP optimization. Ideal candidates are technically strong with a CPA designation in progress and possess at least three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience in a mid-size or entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to prepare working papers and financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
• Prepare draft financial statements with attention to detail and accuracy.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Initiative

Adaptability

Proficiency in Excel

Education

CPA designation in progress

CPA designation

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Job description

A privately held company in the construction and manufacturing space is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. It's an ideal role for a technically strong accounting professional who can hit the ground running.

About the Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Senior Accountant will handle full-cycle accounting tasks including AP review, journal entries, and preparation of draft financial statements. This role is essential to maintain accounting accuracy and support financial stability.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, reconciliations, and month-end processes
• Prepare draft financial statements with attention to detail and accuracy
• Assist with internal reporting and general ledger maintenance
• Work closely with another Senior Accountant to share workload across entities
• Contribute to process improvement and ERP optimization (Sage 300 CRE)
• Assist with ad hoc tasks during ERP or restructuring initiatives

What You Bring

• CPA designation in progress (preferred); CPA designation a strong asset
• 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience in a mid-size or entrepreneurial environment
• Solid technical accounting skills and ability to prepare working papers and financials
• Proficiency in Sage 300 CRE is a strong asset
• Comfortable with Excel and general ERP workflows
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and adapt in a changing environment

Why Join
This is a practical, hands-on role where you can make a direct impact. You’ll be supporting a lean finance function during a pivotal transition period. The team values initiative, technical accuracy, and adaptability.