Senior Accountant

RiseMe; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary and bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Vacation program

Group life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee referral program

Training programs

Job summary

RiseMe in Calgary, AB, is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the accounting team across asset accounting, lease accounting, financial analysis, and month-end close. You will analyze monthly reports, own key close components, and prepare reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

A CPA is preferred with 3–6 years of relevant experience; strong Excel and ERP skills are required to drive high‑quality financial reporting and analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• CPA or CPA eligibility strongly preferred.
• 3–6 years in public and/or corporate accounting.
• Proficient with MS Office and ERP systems.
• Strong reconciliation, month-end close and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes financial reports monthly, providing insights on variances and trends.
• Owns key components of the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and pre-close reviews, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepares accurate and timely account reconciliations during the month-end closing process.
• Performs data analysis as requested; develop and present ad hoc reports in support of various business processes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Month-end close handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA eligibility

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The Senior Accountant will contribute to the accounting team's core functions, which may include fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, financial report analysis, account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and other related duties, with specific focus areas assigned based on team needs and specialization.

The compensation for this position will be commensurate with education or work experience.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Reviews and analyzes financial reports monthly, providing insights on variances and trends.
• Owns key components of the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and pre-close reviews, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepares accurate and timely account reconciliations during the month-end closing process.
• Performs data analysis as requested; develop and present ad hoc reports in support of various business processes.

What You'll Need for Success:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.
• CPA or CPA eligibility is strongly preferred.
• 3 – 6 years of relevant experience in public and / or corporate accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including Excel. Familiar with ERP systems.
• Ability to adapt to and learn new software.
• Proficient communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are vital to the role.
• Strong foundation in accounting principles, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make the necessary decisions to move forward with the work at hand.
  

What You'll Get In Return:

• Generous salary and bonus program(s)
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
• Attractive Vacation Programs
• Inclusive Group Life Insurance
• Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Rewarding Employee Referral Program
• Valuable Employee Training Program(s)