Senior Accountant

SFIR Consulting Ltd.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Kitchener is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The successful candidate will have at least 4 years of experience, guiding junior staff while managing critical financial processes. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacation

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in bookkeeping and accounting.
• In-depth knowledge of standard accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Strong aptitude for learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records for multiple clients.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Train and support staff accountants and interns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field

Tools

Jonas Construction Software

Job description

We are currently hiring a Senior Accountant with a minimum of 4 years of experience to join our team full-time at a Kitchener office.The Senior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, managing month-end and year-end closings, and supporting audit and tax processes. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead and mentor junior team members.

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Link to careers site: https://www.sfirconsulting.com/careers/

Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant position include:

• Maintain accurate accounting records for multiple clients in various accounting systems including AR, AP and intercompany transactions
  
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and financial statements
  
• Execute all month-end deliverables for bookkeeping clients including monthly bank, clearing account and credit card reconciliations, payroll and adjustments
  
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies and propose adjustments if required
  
• Prepare, reconcile and file GST/HST, PST, T4 & T4SUM, WSIB, and T5 returns
  
• Assist with year-end close including balance sheet and income statement GL balance analysis, adjusting journal entries and reclassifications
  
• Train and support staff accountants and interns in bookkeeping processes and resolving escalated client inquiries
  
• Communicate effectively and professionally with team members and clients
  
• Ad-hoc tasks and projects as assigned (working independently or supporting team)
  
• Manage and oversee fixed asset ledger and reconciliation
  
• Manage and oversee month end close process
  

Requirements

• 4+ years experience in bookkeeping and accounting
  
• Diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field
  
• In depth knowledge of standard accounting and bookkeeping principles and best practices
  
• A strong aptitude for learning new systems and approaches
  
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with strong multi-tasking skills while working independently and as part of a team
  
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the company's financial information
  
• Experience with Jonas Construction Software is considered an asset.
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
  
• Paid vacation.
  
• Pension plan.