Senior Accountant

LeverageTek Staffing Solutions; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions company is seeking a Senior Accountant for a 6 to 9-month remote contract. The role involves general ledger reconciliations, month-end close support, and ensuring accurate financial statements. Ideal candidates will have extensive accounting experience, strong reconciliation skills, and a solid understanding of accounting principles. This position offers the opportunity to work independently while supporting senior management.

Qualifications

• Up to 7 years of experience in supporting complex general ledger reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end close processes and preparing journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger reconciliations, including fixed assets and accrued liabilities.
• Support general accounting cleanup and month-end close.
• Engage in detailed investigative work with large data sets in Excel.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Reconciliation Skills

Financial Reporting

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Deltek Vision

Job description

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Recruitment Specialist at LeverageTek Staffing Solutions

LeverageTek is actively seeking a Senior Accountant for a 6 to 9-month contract opportunity with its Ottawa-based customer.

Work Location

Remote

Key Tasks

• Perform general ledger reconciliations, including fixed assets, accrued liabilities, and intercompany accounts.
• Support general accounting cleanup, account reconciliations (many previously unperformed), month-end close, and resolve legacy issues.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies to ensure accurate financial statements.
• Organize and maintain supporting financial records and documentation.
• Assist with the month-end close process and prepare journal entries.
• Analyze and correct accounting entries, understanding their impact on financial statements.
• Support SSC leadership with reporting and ad hoc financial tasks.
• Engage in detailed investigative work, reconstruct fixed asset listings from up to 10 years of data, and manage large data sets in Excel.

Key Qualifications

• Up to 7 years of experience in supporting complex general ledger reconciliations, focusing on fixed assets and key balance sheet accounts.
• Strong foundation in accounting principles and experience in dynamic, fast-changing environments.
• Experience supporting month-end close processes and preparing journal entries.

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting experience with strong reconciliation skills and GL expertise.
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems; Deltek Vision experience is an asset.
• CPA designation is a plus but not mandatory.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in ambiguous settings.
• Confidence working with senior management.

About LeverageTek Staffing Solutions

Thank you for considering this opportunity! Since our inception in March 2003, LeverageTek Staffing Solutions has been a trusted partner for our consultants and clients. We provide comprehensive staffing solutions across North America, specializing in IT and business talent on various employment terms.

Our commitment to responsive service and delivering the right fit on time and within budget has fostered long-term relationships and repeat engagements.

Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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