Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Accountant for a dynamic finance team in Burlington. This role involves ownership of financial reporting, reconciliations, and transaction processing. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and CPA qualifications. Join a passionate team driving efficiency and innovation through technology.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in accounting environment, prior exposure to gathering, organizing, and inputting information is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Handle invoice processing, payment tracking, and collections.
• Update and maintain general ledger accounts with accuracy.
• Conduct detailed bank, intercompany, and account reconciliations.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Assist with preparing budgets and projections.
• Provide documentation and support during audits.
• Recommend improvements in financial workflows.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Fluent in financial systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

CPA, or close to completing CPA

Job description

Job Description

Step into a finance role that offers both impact and growth—our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic accounting and finance team. We’re looking for someone ready to bring precision, insight, and collaboration to a high-performing environment. In this role, you’ll be driving the finance team forward as you take ownership of financial reporting, maintain and develop reconciliations, and aid in the daily transaction processing. You’ll help keep records sharp, analyze financial data, and uphold the gold standard of compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-driven, fluent in financial systems, and thrives in cross-functional collaboration. If you’re ready to take your accounting skills to the next level while making a real difference behind the scenes, we’d love to introduce you to this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Accounts Payable & Receivable — Handle invoice processing, payment tracking, and collections to ensure smooth, timely transactions across entities
2. Record-Keeping & Ledger Management — Update and maintain general ledger accounts with accuracy to reflect the financial health of both corporate and subsidiary operations
3. Account Reviews & Discrepancy Resolution — Conduct detailed bank, intercompany, and account reconciliations to detect and resolve inconsistencies
4. Financial Statement Support — Contribute to the creation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports that capture business performance
5. Strategic Financial Planning — Assist with preparing budgets and projections that fuel the organization's future growth and strategy
6. Internal & External Coordination — Provide timely documentation and support during audits to help ensure compliance and transparency
7. Efficiency Enhancements — Recommend and contribute to improvements in financial workflows, systems, and reporting accuracy

Qualifications :

• CPA, or close to completing CPA
• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
• 2+ years experience in accounting environment, prior exposure to gathering, organizing, and inputting information is an asset

Our Client :

Join a passionate team that’s reshaping how technology powers the spaces and systems around us. This innovative company delivers smart, sustainable solutions that elevate how we live, work, and connect. With strengths in emerging tech, clean innovation, and data-driven strategy, their work drives efficiency, safety, and meaningful impact across industries. If you're energized by solving complex problems, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to help push the boundaries of what’s possible, this opportunity could be your next big move.

We would like to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.