Senior Accountant

RECRUITMENT PARTNERS INC.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUITMENT PARTNERS INC. is seeking a Senior Accountant in Edmonton to support financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasts across multiple entities. You will own full-cycle accounting, assist with consolidations, and provide insights to management.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to process improvements, and assist with audits and internal controls in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• CPA designation with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in a multi-entity environment with consolidations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Proficient in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, and audit support.
• Experience implementing internal controls and process improvements.
• Proficient in SAP, NetSuite or similar ERP platforms; advanced Excel skills; BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual full-cycle accounting across multiple entities with accurate reporting.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and review journal entries.
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and reporting packages for planning and decisions.
• Lead financial review meetings and provide analysis on performance and operations.
• Support annual audits with working papers and documentation.
• Strengthen internal controls and document processes to improve workflows.
• Monitor project costs against budgets; collaborate with operations and procurement.
• Maintain rate tables and data for forecasting, invoicing, and contracts.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to special projects.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Audit support

Intercompany reconciliations

ERP systems

Excel / BI

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multi-entity experience

Education

CPA designation

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the preparation of financial reporting packages, budgets, and forecasts while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information. This role is responsible for full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, compliance, audit support, budgeting, and process improvements across multiple entities. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide financial insights to management, and mentor junior accounting staff in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Occasional travel may be required.

Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual full-cycle accounting activities across multiple entities while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, including intercompany reconciliations and elimination entries
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and review journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by junior team members
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and reporting packages that support business planning and executive decision-making
• Lead financial review meetings with management and provide meaningful analysis on financial performance and operational results
• Support annual audits by preparing working papers, coordinating required documentation, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements
• Strengthen internal controls, document accounting processes, and identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and financial workflows
• Monitor project costs against budgets, perform financial analysis, and collaborate with operations, procurement, and project teams to support business objectives
• Maintain accurate rate tables and financial data to support forecasting, invoicing, and contract requirements
• Mentor and support junior accounting staff while contributing to special projects and organization-wide initiatives

Your strengths include:

• CPA designation with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience working in a multi-entity environment, including financial consolidations and intercompany reconciliations
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit support
• Experience implementing and maintaining internal controls and improving accounting processes
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, or similar accounting platforms
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with BI or financial reporting tools
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet reporting deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• High level of professionalism, integrity, initiative, and commitment to continuous improvement