Senior Accountant

AMMEGA; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Days

Employer‑Paid Comprehensive Group Plan

Group Pension Plan with Employer Match

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Ammega Canada Inc. – Mississauga location is seeking a Senior Accountant responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records across the Americas.

You will own month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations, inventory costing, and support internal and external audits while partnering with the Financial Reporting Manager. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA and/or MBA preferred, at least five years of progressive accounting experience, IFRS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and inventory/cost accounting.
• Experience with multiple ERP systems a plus.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and Outlook; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ledgers for multiple entities to support timely reporting.
• Prepare month-end journals and accruals per IFRS and Ammega policies.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
• Support inventory and cost accounting activities, including standard cost updates.
• Assist with external and internal audits and internal control testing.

Skills

General ledger accounting

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records and reporting for multiple Ammega business entities across the Americas. This role plays a key part in the monthly and annual close process, balance sheet ownership, inventory and cost accounting, audit support, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Senior Accountant partners closely with the Financial Reporting Manager and cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality financial information and accounting support.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate general and subsidiary ledgers for multiple legal entities to support timely and reliable financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and post month‑end journal entries and accruals in accordance with IFRS and Ammega policies.
• Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support inventory and cost accounting activities, including standard cost updates, inventory valuation, and freight cost allocation.
• Manage the flow of inventory costs from raw materials through finished goods across multiple business entities.
• Prepare and submit management and ad‑hoc reports within established timelines, formats, and guidelines.
• Ensure proper documentation and internal control compliance for assigned processes and accounts.
• Proactively identify accounting issues and recommend solutions or process improvements.
• Collaborate effectively across departments and businesses, clearly communicating updates and requirements.
• Assist with external audits, internal audits, and internal control testing.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and IT to resolve accounting issues and improve data accuracy.
• Research and resolve variances between business units, departments, and systems.
• Participate in special projects, integrations, or system initiatives as assigned.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders to resolve issues and meet reporting deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Support integration, system enhancement, and business development initiatives impacting accounting and reporting.
• Adhere to cybersecurity policies, system access controls, and data governance requirements.
• Provide dependable and timely financial results that closely align with actual business performance.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and IFRS.
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting strongly preferred.
• Prior experience working with multiple ERP systems preferred.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong time‑management and ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with financial systems and reporting tools preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada.

Job Conditions

• Job Location: Ammega Canada Inc. – Mississauga or Edmonton.
• Days of work: Monday to Friday – Hybrid work.
• Salary: $80,000 to $100,000 CAD annually (depending on profile & relevant experience).

Benefits

• Paid Sick Days
• Employer‑Paid Comprehensive Group Benefit Plan – Life/AD&D/LTD/Extended Health/Dental/Health Care Spending Account
• Group Pension Plan with Employer Match
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

EEO Statement

Ammega is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, or any other legally protected factors. We foster an inclusive and accessible environment and are committed to providing support to applicants and employees with disabilities.