Senior Accountant

SPE - Serruya Private Equity; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Serruya Private Equity is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Finance team in Markham. The role supports day-to-day accounting across multiple entities, with a hands-on approach and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will manage general accounting, cash flow, month-end closes, and audits, while driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with internal controls and tax requirements. CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related accounting experience.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Proactive and with a strong sense of urgency; ability to learn and grow within the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong collaboration with teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage general accounting functions including AP/AR/GL, audits and taxes.
• Manage Accounts Payable and ensure timely payments.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly sales taxes reconciliation and returns.
• Manage store rent payments and landlord communications.
• Administer banking and cash management functions, including cash flow forecasts.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes with journal entries and adjustments.
• Assist with internal and external audits; ensure compliance with controls and tax filings.
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed assets register; depreciation and amortization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Timeliness

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Excel

Sage ERP

Job description

Serruya Private Equity is a diversified investment firm with a portfolio of businesses operating across a variety of industries and markets.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized Senior Accountant to join our growing Finance team. The successful candidate will provide accounting and financial support across multiple entities within the Serruya Private Equity portfolio.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounting principles who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and takes a hands-on approach to getting work done. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance team and various business units to support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, and other finance-related activities across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, audit and taxes.
• Manage Accounts Payable by ensuring timely payments and process flow.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly sales taxes reconciliation and returns
• Manage Store rent payments and communication with Landlords.

Cash Management

• Administer and oversee all banking and cash management functions, including monitoring cash balances and preparing cash flow forecasts.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including preparing and posting journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.

Audit & Compliance Support

• Assist with internal and external audits, including preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor queries.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting regulations
• Support annual corporate tax filings by providing accurate financial data and ensuring tax compliance.

Fixed Asset Management

• Maintain and reconcile the fixed assets register.
• Record asset acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, and amortization schedules.
• Ensure proper classification and treatment of capitalized expenditure

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to streamline accounting operations.
• Develop and implement best practices for financial processes, procedures, and reporting standards.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset, seeking opportunities to learn and expand responsibilities within the finance function.

Qualifications/Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related accounting experience
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, with a keen sense of urgency and a desire to grow and learn within the organization. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to effectively work with operations and other teams

Tools & Technology Proficiency

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with a major ERP system; Sage experience is highly preferred.

Commitment to Equity & Accessibility

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and during employment, in accordance with the AODA and Ontario Human Rights Code.