Senior Accountant

The Brick; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Finance Team in Edmonton. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with audits, and offering insights based on financial data analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Flexible and comprehensive benefits package

Competitive renumeration package

Career progression potential

Employee discounts

Dynamic environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of practical experience in general accounting and/or financial reporting.
• Ability to reconcile multiple data sources and assess data for variances.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the Finance department.
• Assist with the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Compile monthly financial reports, including budget-to-actual analysis.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting

CPA designation (or actively working towards it)

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Oracle

Power BI

ADP

Job description

Is this job for you?

Do you believe in putting the customer first?

Are you good at building relationships?

Do you have outstanding organizational skills?

As a Senior Accountant, you will be a pivotal member of our Finance Team, reporting directly to the Controller. You will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting the smooth operation of our financial processes. This position is ideal for a highly organized individual with strong analytical skills who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and can work both collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the Finance department, assisting the Controller and reviewing journal entries, including complex account and inter-company reconciliations.
• Assist with the month-end and year-end closing processes, including the preparation of management financial and non-financial reports.
• Compile monthly financial reports, including budget-to-actual and financial statement variance analysis.
• Analyze operational transactions to ensure accurate data for month-end reporting and review for accuracy.
• Develop and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures and participate in cross-training activities.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Create financial models and conduct analyses to aid in the business decision-making process.
• Collaborate with various accounting functions and business operations within the company.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial processes.
• Assist with external audits during quarterly and year-end reviews and prepare necessary documentation.
• Conduct technical research under the direction of the Controller to support the implementation of new accounting standards or the accounting for new transactions or business activities.
• Handle ad hoc reporting requests from department leads and senior management, providing actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting.
• CPA designation or actively working towards it.
• 3-5 years of practical experience in general accounting and/or financial reporting, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Oracle, Power BI, and/or ADP.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, providing actionable insights.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to reconcile multiple data sources and assess data for variances.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of management.

Why The Brick?

• A flexible and comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental and Paramedical Services for you and your family
• Competitive renumeration package that will commensurate with experience
• Career progression potential with plenty of access to ongoing personal and professional development
• Employee discounts
• A dynamic environment to showcase your leadership talents.

Apply now

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