Senior Accountant

Horizon Recruitment Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to support a growing accounting team in Calgary. The role involves leading reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and managing tax reporting requirements. Candidates should have a CPA designation or be near completion, along with 5-7 years of accounting experience. This full-time position allows for some flexibility after training.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or near completion required.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead reconciliations, prepaids, accruals, and fixed assets.
• Drive accurate month-end and year-end closings.
• Prepare financial reports to support decision-making.
• File GST and PST returns.

Skills

CPA designation or near completion

5-7 years of progressive accounting experience

Comfortable working with multiple systems and large datasets

Strong interpersonal skills with clear communication

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

Overview

Senior Accountant role at Horizon Recruitment Inc. This position supports a growing accounting team across Western Canada and is a hands-on role focused on accuracy, consistency, and insight across all finance functions. It thrives in a fast-evolving, collaborative environment and requires owning work from end to end.

Remuneration

Base pay range: CA$80,000.00/yr - CA$90,000.00/yr. Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned areas such as reconciliations, prepaids, accruals, and fixed assets
• Drive accurate and timely month-end and year-end closings
• Prepare financial reports and internal statements to support decision-making
• Perform bank reconciliations and manage intercompany accounts
• File GST and PST returns and assist with tax reporting requirements
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and costing activities
• Collaborate with external and internal auditors during financial reviews
• Contribute to ERP (Sage X3) implementation by improving and documenting processes
• Translate financial insights into actionable information for non-finance colleagues
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy
• Support ESG and regulatory reporting as needed

Qualifications

• CPA designation or near completion
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Comfortable working with multiple systems and large datasets
• Manufacturing or similar industry experience preferred
• Previous Sage (any version) experience an asset, X3 not required
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with a knack for clear communication
• Willingness to work full-time in office, with some flexibility after training

About Horizon Recruitment

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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