Senior Accountant

Clarity Recruitment; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Toronto is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage financial operations and support month-end processes. The ideal candidate should have strong IFRS knowledge, CPA designation, and proven leadership skills. This role offers an opportunity to enhance financial reporting and internal controls within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, knowledge of US GAAP is a strong asset.
• CPA designated or near completion of the program.
• Audit firm training is a must.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to pick up new technology quickly.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee the work of Staff Accountants to ensure accuracy.
• Lead and support the month-end close process.
• Preparation of journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review and document internal controls.
• Manage operational assets including tracking and depreciation.
• Contribute to efficient accounting processes.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of IFRS

Excellent communication skills

Strong Excel skills

Ability to quickly pick up new technology

Education

CPA designated or near completion

Audit firm training

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Toronto

Salary range: $90,000-95,000

The Opportunity: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our client's finance team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to financial operations, reporting accuracy, and process improvements in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and oversee the work of Staff Accountants to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with accounting standards
• Lead and support the month-end close process, ensuring timely preparation of financial statements and related reports
• Preparation of journal entries and reconciliations
• Review and document internal controls, support external audit preparation
• Manage operational assets, including tracking, depreciation, and decommissioning activities
• Contribute to the development and implementation of efficient accounting processes and internal controls to enhance workflow and accuracy
• Provide support for ongoing financial reporting in compliance with IFRS

What we need from you:

• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, knowledge of US GAAP is a strong asset
• CPA designated or near completion of the program
• Audit firm training is a must
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong Excel skills and will the ability to pick up new technology quickly

Next Steps:

• We here at Clarity Recruitment would like to thank you for your application
• Only those chosen for a phone interview will be contacted via email and text to set up a phone interview

Clarity Recruitment and our client are firmly committed to fostering diversity within our community. Our clients welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of their staff, including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please notify us if you require accommodation in the application process.

Clarity Recruitment helps start-ups and scale-ups build top-performing finance & accounting teams with a structured recruitment process and better results. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!