Senior Accountant

Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres (CATC); Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

Career development

Retirement savings plan

Service recognition

Job summary

Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres (CATC) is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the Corporate Controller and manage full cycle accounting across multiple Canadian divisions. This role focuses on A/P, A/R, billing and financial reporting, with emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous improvement.

You will contribute to budgeting, monthly variance analysis, and prepare documentation for external auditors while collaborating with operations and finance teams to ensure robust

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in a senior accountant or similar full cycle accounting role.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Accounting designation (CPA/CGA/CMA) is an asset.
• Experience with QuickBooks and/or similar accounting platform.
• Experience with full cycle accounting (A/P, A/R, Billing, Payroll, Financial Reporting).
• Experience with automated A/P and expense management platforms.
• Prior experience with SAP Concur would be an asset.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Corporate Controller and finance team.
• Manage full cycle accounting for divisions across Canada (A/P, Billing, A/R, Financial Reporting).
• Own books and records for multiple divisions and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Collaborate with AP, billing, and payroll to ensure accurate transactions.
• Conduct monthly P&L variance analysis and location reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and performance metrics tracking.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and respond to inquiries.
• Support inventory reconciliation and operational finance processes.
• Identify areas for process improvements and control enhancements.

Skills

Full cycle accounting

A/P & A/R

Excel proficiency

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP Concur

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Markham, ON (175 Commerce Valley Dr W Suite: 300, Thornhill, ON L3T 7P6)

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Vacancy Status: This Posting is in Replacement for an Existing Vacancy

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 Annually

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT CATC:

AS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE TEAM - TOGETHER, WE:

Compassion – we meet people where they are, ready to help

Accountability – we take responsibility for outcomes

Respect – we work well with others

Excellence – we deliver exceptional experiences to everyone we encounter

• Wellness: Group Benefits Plan for you and your family along with Employee Assistant Programs through TELUS Health, discounted GoodLife fitness memberships, paid time off for vacation, wellness days for illness, and mental health, and bereavement.
• Career Development: Professional Development, Lunch & Learn Sessions and access to 100+ courses within the Company’s Learning Management System.
• Preparation for the Future: Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP/DPSP).
• Employee Recognition: Service Recognition Program.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for providing support to several functional areas within the finance team, including billing, accounts payable, payroll and financial reporting.

The Senior Accountant must have the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail. They must be a proactive learner and interested in understanding the business and the link between operations and finance. They must have the ability to handle confidential information while being able to identify and provide solutions for any unexpected challenges that may arise. They must also have the willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE:

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in a senior accountant or similar full cycle accounting role
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Accounting Designation (CPA, CGA, CMA) considered an asset
• Experience with QuickBooks and/or similar accounting platform
• Experience with full cycle accounting, including A/P, A/R, Billings, Payroll, Financial Reporting, etc.
• Experience with automated A/P and expense management platforms
• Prior experience with SAP Concur would be considered an asset
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite – specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Team player with excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate closely and provide support to the Corporate Controller
• Responsible for full cycle accounting for several divisions operating across Canada (A/P, Billing, A/R, Financial Reporting) including being the primary owner of the books and records of these divisions
• Responsible for reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts and maintaining all supporting reconciliation schedules
• Work closely with the accounts payable, billing, and payroll team to ensure all transactions are recorded accurately
• Complete monthly P&L variance analysis and by-location reporting
• Assist with the yearly budgeting and quarterly forecasting process
• Assist with the monitoring of key business performance metrics on a weekly and monthly basis
• Assist with preparing documentation for external auditors
• Respond to inquiries from members of the senior management team and other internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare other ad hoc analysis and reports on financial matters as required

Inventory Reconciliation and Operations Support

• Perform monthly reconciliation of inventory accounts in collaboration with the operations team, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Prepare and present detailed reconciliation results and variance analysis to the Controller and operations leadership.
• Identify and investigate areas of inventory variances, providing actionable insights and recommendations to operations to drive process improvements and adherence to best practices.
• Partner cross-functionally to enhance inventory controls and support continuous improvement initiatives

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1995, Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres (CATC) operates three inpatient addiction treatment centres, a national network of more than 70 outpatient substance use disorder treatment clinics and specialty pharmacies in Canada.

CATC delivers services in a supportive, compassionate, and judgment-free environment. We are committed to improving the lives of individuals affected by addiction through a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach that prioritizes quality care and an exceptional patient experience.

Our outpatient clinics provide walk-in support in person or virtually to enable community-based access to accredited treatment programs. Our CARE teams provide rapid access to a team of medical professionals, pharmacy services and wrap-around supports to engage patients through stabilization and treatment plans that enable patient success in achieving care goals.

Our inpatient treatment centres provide structured, 24/7 medically supported care in a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals who require intensive stabilization and recovery support. Care is focused on building a strong foundation for long-term recovery through accredited, evidence-based programming. Our secure virtual counselling services make care more accessible through flexible, remote connections with qualified professionals.

Please visit www.canatc.ca for more information!

Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres remains an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for all applicants upon request at any stage of the selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

As part of our commitment to transparency and efficiency, we would like to inform you that we utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening and evaluation of applications.