Senior Accountant

Recruitment Partners Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Partners Inc. seeks a proactive Senior Accountant to join the corporate finance team in SE Calgary. You will drive full-cycle accounting, optimize processes, and leverage AI tools to improve efficiency across Western Canada and the U.S. divisions.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will ensure accurate GL, balance sheet integrity, and timely financial reporting in a high-tempo environment that values automation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience in small-to-mid-sized operating companies.
• Experience in Canadian payroll processing.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and lease accounting is a strong asset.
• A proactive, automation-minded approach leveraging AI tools.
• Ability to work in a hybrid in SE Calgary setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting activities, including reconciliations, fixed assets, and lease accounting under US GAAP.
• Process bi-weekly payroll across Canadian operations using QuickBooks Payroll.
• Oversee general ledger coding across AP/AR to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial workflows using AI and automation.
• Assist with month-end close, financial reporting, and cross-unit process improvements.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders as a solution-oriented resource.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Canadian payroll

US GAAP

Automation & AI tools

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

CPA designation not required

Tools

QuickBooks Payroll

NetSuite ERP

Job description

We are seeking a proactive, forward-thinking Senior Accountant to join the corporate finance team of a dynamic parent management entity based in Southeast Calgary. Supporting specialized divisions across Western Canada and the U.S. in industrial automation, engineering, and systems integration, this individual will play a key role in full-cycle accounting, process optimization, and operational efficiency.

Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, you will act as a steward of core finance processes and thrive in a high-tempo environment where innovation, leverage of AI tools, and process automation are highly valued.

Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To

• Manage full-cycle accounting activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, and lease accounting under US GAAP.
• Process bi-weekly payroll across Canadian operations using QuickBooks Payroll.
• Oversee and verify general ledger coding across accounts payable and receivable functions to ensure accounting accuracy and integrity.
• Actively identify opportunities to streamline financial workflows, leveraging modern technology and AI tools (such as Claude) to automate routine tasks and enhance team productivity.
• Assist with month-end close, financial reporting, and process improvements across multiple business units.
• Collaborate closely with team members and internal stakeholders, serving as an adaptable, solution-oriented resource who takes ownership of financial processes.

Your Strengths Include

• 5+ years of broad, full-cycle accounting experience within small-to-mid-sized operating companies; open to candidates with or without a CPA designation.
• Practical experience managing full-cycle Canadian payroll processing.
• Hands-on, solution-oriented mindset with an eagerness to automate manual processes and utilize modern AI tools to drive efficiencies.
• Experience with US GAAP and lease accounting is considered a strong asset.
• Exposure to NetSuite or transition-stage ERP systems is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills with a confident, proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity (3 days in-office in SE Calgary / 2 days remote).