Senior Accountant

David Aplin Group; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

DPSP (Deferred Profit Sharing Plan)

Earned Day Off (EDO)

On-site parking

Gym facilities

Staff events

Year-end overtime & bonus

Job summary

Aplin, in partnership with a respected Saskatchewan-based commercial real estate organization, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Saskatoon team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will own year-end processes and contribute to financial reporting across partnerships.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of progressive accounting experience, CPA designation or active progress, and strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of progressive accounting experience, including year-end working papers.
• CPA designation, completion of the CPA program or active progress toward designation.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, self-motivated approach and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience with CaseWare, ASPE/IFRS or commercial real estate would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end working papers for limited partnerships under ASPE and IFRS, including related T5013 tax documentation.
• Performing financial analysis, banking transaction reporting and annual occupancy cost reconciliations.
• Supporting audit preparation, including responding to auditor requests and testing requirements.
• Collaborating with the Accounting Manager and broader team on accounting and reporting activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Proactive / self-motivated

Time management / prioritization

Education

CPA designation / CPA progress

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Accounting Career? Are you a CPA or aspiring CPA looking for an opportunity to take greater ownership of your work, expand your technical experience and make a meaningful contribution to a well-established organization? Aplin is partnering with a respected Saskatchewan-based commercial real estate organization to recruit a Senior Accountant for its Saskatoon team.

Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, you'll join a collaborative team where your expertise will be valued and you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills across financial reporting, partnership accounting and year-end processes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing year-end working papers for limited partnerships under ASPE and IFRS, including related T5013 tax documentation.
• Performing financial analysis, banking transaction reporting and annual occupancy cost reconciliations.
• Supporting audit preparation, including responding to auditor requests and testing requirements.
• Collaborating with the Accounting Manager and broader team on accounting and reporting activities.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum two years of progressive accounting experience, including year-end working paper preparation.
• CPA designation, completion of the CPA program or active progress toward designation.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience with CaseWare, related-entity accounting, ASPE/IFRS or commercial real estate would be considered an asset.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Why You'll Love This Opportunity Beyond joining an established Saskatchewan organization, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation package and a workplace that values both professional growth and work-life balance.

• $85,000-$90,000 base salary based on a 37.5-hour work week.
• Paid year-end overtime and bonus opportunities, with approximately 60-80 hours of additional work expected during year-end and flexibility in scheduling.
• Group benefits and a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
• Earned Day Off (EDO) program.
• On-site parking and gym facilities.
• Staff events and a collaborative team environment.

Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.