Senior Accountant

Crestline Coach Ltd.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of emergency vehicles in Saskatoon is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the financial close process, prepare journal entries, and manage financial reporting. The role requires a CPA designation and 3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally in manufacturing. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits within a vibrant company culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus potential

Health benefits including dental and disability coverage

4% retirement savings plan match

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger, reconciliations, and cost accounting.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently or collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for financial reporting.
• Oversee month-end close process and GST/PST filings.
• Update and validate cost of goods sold for margin analysis.

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

CPA designation (or working towards)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Role: Senior Accountant

Location: Saskatoon

Schedule: Full Time, Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Crestline Coach, a long-established family-oriented organization in Saskatoon, SK, has grown to become North America's leading ambulance manufacturer and Canada's largest supplier of small to mid-size commercial buses. With safety, innovation, and durability always at the forefront of our business, we now inspire today’s industry standards. Crestline Coach has strong values that align with our culture, demonstrating a customer-centric focus, leadership, integrity, family spirit, and excellence in all we do.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This role is pivotal in supporting the financial close process, preparing journal entries and reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy of general ledger accounts. The Senior Accountant will collaborate closely with the Controller on month-end tasks and play a key role in cost reporting, margin analysis, and daily accounting operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and detailed reconciliations to maintain accuracy in financial reporting.
• Oversee aspects of the month-end close process, including GST/PST filings, reconciliations, and bridge file maintenance.
• Update and validate cost of goods sold (COGS) to support accurate margin analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with AR and AP teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth day-to-day accounting operations.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, warranty provisions, and continuity schedules in Vena.
• Provide management reporting and support budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (or working towards designation).
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger, reconciliations, and cost accounting.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred), Vena, and Microsoft Excel.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Confidence, professionalism, and integrity in all interactions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Adaptability and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Crestline Coach takes pride in a strong company culture that embodies excellence, integrity, trust and innovation. To foster a strong culture, we believe in a progressive, dynamic and solution-based environment and want to prosper amongst the best and brightest in the country. Benefits of working with Crestline Coach include:

• A competitive salary with bonus earning potential including a recruitment referral bonus.
• Health benefits including dental, extended health care, long and short-term disability coverage, accident and serious illness insurance, life insurance, and a health spending account.
• A group registered retirement savings plan that has a 4% matching, occupational vision care, employee, and family assistance programs along with a virtual walk-in clinic that provides unlimited healthcare for you and your family.
• Milestone and service awards at five-year increments.
• Access to CUBBI, a discounted food delivery service of fresh meals from local kitchens, and Sutton Smart Perks Discounts for services and discounts from local businesses.
• Career path and career longevity support by approved professional development opportunities and cost reimbursement, including association memberships.