Senior Accountant

Elby Professional Recruitment; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

ESOP options

4 weeks vacation

Career growth

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing finance team in Canada. The role targets a newly designated CPA or CPA candidate with 3+ years of accounting experience and a focus on improving processes and systems.

The position involves managing core accounting functions, close activities, and collaboration with FP&A, Sales, Engineering, and HR to drive efficiency and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA designation or actively pursuing it.
• Strong technical accounting skills including inventory and deferred revenue.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory accounting, deferred revenue, and cost allocations.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close analyses.
• Support external audit processes and statutory financial statements under ASPE.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to system enhancements.

Skills

Financial accounting

GAAP/ASPE

Month-end close

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA designation or in final stages

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Our client, a rapidly growing technology company, is looking for a motivated and adaptable Senior Accountant to join their expanding finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly designated CPA or a candidate in the final stages of their CPA designation with 3+ years of accounting experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy tackling challenges, and are eager to contribute to process improvements and system enhancements, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As the company continues to grow, you will play a key role in managing core accounting functions, improving financial processes, and supporting the transition to new systems. Working closely with the Assistant Controller and partnering with teams across FP&A, Sales, Engineering, and HR, you will help drive efficiency, support strategic decision-making, and contribute to the ongoing success of the organization.

This position offers strong career growth potential within an innovative industry leader, providing the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects, make a lasting impact, and grow alongside a dynamic and collaborative team.

What our client has to offer:

• Annual bonus component
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) options
• 4 weeks vacation for new hires
• Opportunity for career growth in a rapidly expanding company

Responsibilities:

• Oversee complex inventory accounting, deferred revenue, and cost allocation methods.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis during month-end close.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with ASPE.
• Liaise with external auditors, providing necessary documentation.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, systems, and controls, with a focus on transitioning from QuickBooks to NetSuite.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, development, FP&A, and HR.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA designation or actively pursuing it.
• Strong technical accounting skills, with experience in complex inventory accounting (especially untraditional service-based models) and deferred revenue.
• Adaptability and a willingness to embrace change in a rapidly growing company.
• Proficiency in AI for productive use and efficiency is expected.
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus but not required
• Experience from manufacturing industry ideal

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.