Senior Accountant

Socket.dev; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Society in Edmonton is seeking an Accounting Manager to support the Controller in overseeing financial operations and ensuring accurate, timely reporting for a not-for-profit. You will lead the full-cycle accounting and coordinate audit activities.

A CPA designation is required, with at least five years of progressively responsible accounting experience and 2–3 years in supervision. Experience with not-for-profit or government-funded accounting is strongly preferred; you will mentor the

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including 2–3 years in supervision.
• Not-for-profit or government-funded accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with financial management systems and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting, including GL, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Support development and coordination of annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, funding agreements, and policies.
• Coordinate year-end audit activities with external auditors.
• Oversee accounting and reporting for grants, restricted funds, and funding agreements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, systems, and efficiencies.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance to operational leaders and support decision-making.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Staff development

Budgeting

Internal controls

Analytical thinking

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Financial management systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

At Excel Society, we're not just crunching numbers - we're building a community grounded in care, precision, and purpose. We're looking for aAccounting Managerwho's organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to support the Controller in overseeing the company's financial operations and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

If you enjoy bringing structure to complex processes, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want your work to contribute to something bigger-this is the role for you.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (75 hours biweekly)

What You'll Do:

• Lead and oversee all aspects of full-cycle accounting, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Support the development and coordination of annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, funding agreements, and organizational policies.
• Coordinate year-end audit activities and act as a key liaison with external auditors.
• Oversee accounting and reporting for grants, restricted funds, and funding agreements.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, systems, and efficiencies.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance to operational leaders and support organizational decision-making.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring:

• CPA designation required.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including at least two to three years of formal supervisory or people-management responsibility. Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Working knowledge of Canadian accounting standards applicable to not-for-profit organizations is required; direct not-for-profit or government-funded accounting experience is strongly preferred. Advanced proficiency with financial management systems, and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and staff development experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.