Senior Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary advisory firm is seeking a Senior Accountant in Calgary, Alberta. You will prepare financial reports, lead month-end processes, and ensure compliance with IFRS. Ideal candidates will have a CPA designation and 2-4 years of relevant experience. This role offers a salary range of $100,000 to $110,000 annually and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent vacation and benefits coverage

Career progression opportunities

Mentorship from skilled CPA's

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience post CPA/CA designation.
• Experience in financial reporting under IFRS.
• Skills in budgeting and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements according to IFRS.
• Lead monthly and year-end closing processes.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and support audits.

Skills

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Financial Reporting

Budgeting and Forecasting

Tax Compliance

Team Leadership

Education

CPA or CA designation

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a multi-disciplinary advisory firm. They are looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Gain valuable experience working with highly skilled CPA's and industry experts
• Excellent vacation and benefits coverage
• Career progression opportunities in a finance team with a history of promoting internally

About the Opportunity

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare accurate and timely consolidated and combined monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Provide comprehensive analysis of financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Research and interpret complex accounting issues under IFRS including drafting clear and concise memos to support accounting treatment.

Weekly Reporting, Month-End & Year-End Close

• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and various schedules including fixed assets, leases, transfer pricing and expected credit losses.
• Review and approve entries prepared by junior staff to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide assistance and guidance to other junior team members.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, sub-ledgers, and intercompany transactions.
• Manage online banking and prepare banking journal entries, bank reconciliations, payments and fund transfers.
• Review and approve accounts payable bills for correct sub-account coding.
• Prepare and maintain records on equity transactions.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Support the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Provide comprehensive variance analysis on actuals versus budget.

Operational Efficiency

• Support in streamlining accounting functions, workflows, and operations.
• Ensure compliance with company-wide financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to support operational excellence.
• Assist the Controller and Finance Director with additional duties.

Corporate Tax

• Prepare annual Corporate tax and Trust returns.
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly and annual tax filings.
• Support any Canada Revenue Agency or tax authority related audit.

Audit and Compliance

• Support internal and external audits.
• Preparation of year-end working papers.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards.

Team Leadership and Development

• Mentor junior accounting staff and contribute to process improvements, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

About You

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and/or Chartered Accountant (CA) designation
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience post CPA/CA designation

Salary Range

$100,000 - $110,000/year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.

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You must currently reside within the Greater Calgary Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.