Senior Accountant

Elby Professional Recruitment; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency in Niagara Region is seeking a Corporate Finance professional responsible for financial reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and a Canadian CPA designation, with 3-5 years of experience in a public company environment. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience, ideally in a public company environment.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and income tax legislations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for external and internal financial reporting processes.
• Ensures compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Analyzes financial statements and other financial results.
• Responsible for Corporate business unit accounting.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly tax provisions including related journal entries.
• Assists with Canadian and foreign jurisdiction corporate tax filings.
• Communicates with federal and provincial tax authorities.
• Liaises with external auditors regarding financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Canadian CPA designation

Job description

Posted: 09/08/2025. Employment Type: Direct Hire. Job Number: 6689. Pay Rate:

Job Description

Department: Corporate Finance. Reports to: Senior Manager, Corporate Finance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for external and internal financial reporting processes.
• Ensures compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Analyzes financial statements and other financial results.
• Responsible for Corporate business unit accounting.
• Analyzes data to support business decision-making.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly tax provisions including related journal entries and reconciliation.
• Responsible for assisting with Canadian and foreign jurisdiction corporate tax filings.
• Communicates as necessary with federal and provincial tax authorities to ensure tax returns are assessed and/or reassessed correctly.
• Assists with tax-related enquiries from other departments or tax advisors.
• Assists with tax planning opportunities.
• Liaises with the financial team leaders of the Company's individual business units.
• Liaises with external auditors in regards to financial reporting and tax-specific inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
• Canadian CPA designation.
• 3-5 years experience (ideally in a public company environment, with multi-jurisdictional and multi-currency)
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and income tax legislations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and superior communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.