Senior Accountant

International SOS group; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

International SOS is hiring a Senior Accountant in Edmonton, AB. This full-time role offers hybrid/remote flexibility and a path to contribute to accurate financial reporting, close processes, and compliance with IFRS and GAAP.

You will mentor staff, support audits, and drive process improvements across the accounting function. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting with professional certifications (CA/CPA/CFA/ACCA/AGMA advantageous) and 4–7 years of relevant experience,

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of IFRS and accounting best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights.
• Collaborative team player with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and approve complex journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Perform detailed analysis of revenue, expenses, accruals, and reserves.
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Analyze financial trends and provide actionable recommendations to management.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and company accounting policies.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit inquiries.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Support tax reporting and regulatory compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Participate in ERP implementations, system enhancements, and automation initiatives.
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Staff Accountants and other junior team members.
• Review work prepared by accounting staff to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with finance, operations, and other business functions to support organizational objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned accounting areas.

Skills

IFRS

GAAP

Excel

Financial reporting

Journal entries

Intercompany

Audits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Public accounting experience

CA CPA CFA ACCA/AGMA advantageous

Job description

Location: Edmonton, AB, CA Leduc, AB, CA, T9E 1J9

Company: International SOS

At International SOS, we are in the business of protecting and saving lives. For 40 years, we have delivered customised security risk management, health, and wellbeing solutions to organisations worldwide. With a presence in 90 countries and a team of nearly 13,000 experts, we provide 24/7 support to help organisations fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities.

Now, we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team and make a difference.

About the role

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing advanced accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supporting the month-end and year-end close processes, and providing financial analysis to support business decision-making. This role serves as a key contributor to the accounting team, mentors junior staff, and helps maintain compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.

This is a full-time Monday to Friday position based in Edmonton, with hybrid/remote flexibility.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and approve complex journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
  • Perform detailed analysis of revenue, expenses, accruals, and reserves.
  • Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
  • Analyze financial trends and provide actionable recommendations to management.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS and company accounting policies.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit inquiries.
  • Assist in implementing and monitoring internal controls to safeguard company assets.
  • Support tax reporting and regulatory compliance activities.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Participate in ERP implementations, system enhancements, and automation initiatives.
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Staff Accountants and other junior team members.
• Review work prepared by accounting staff to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with finance, operations, and other business functions to support organizational objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned accounting areas.

About you

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of IFRS and accounting best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights.
• Collaborative team player with leadership potential.

Required Work Experience

• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong background in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Public accounting experience preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• Finance qualification along with professional certification (CA, CPA, CFA, ACCA, AGMA) is advantageous.

Required Languages

• English – Written and spoken – Excellent command
• Spanish – added advantage

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required

By joining International SOS, you will contribute to a global network dedicated to protecting people and organisations. We offer a dynamic and respectful workplace where expertise, innovation, and collaboration drive our success.

13,000 experts | 1,200+ locations | 90 countries | 110+ languages