Senior Accountant

Friendly Senior Living; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

S3 Group Ltd. is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Senior Accountant will play an important role in financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, cash flow management, and continuous improvement across S3 Group's business units.

The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and comfortable working through complex financial information. You will work closely with leadership and teams across the organization, providing accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Three+ years of accounting experience in a senior accounting or financial management role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of divisional, month-end, year-end, and consolidated financial statements.
• Prepare and analyze interim and monthly financial statements.
• Support weekly financial reporting, including sales month-to-date and short-term cash flow projections.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and analysis.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process, including P&L, cash flow, and capital expenditure budgets.
• Complete financial, data, and variance analysis to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting working papers.
• Assist business units with complex accounting transactions and financial questions.
• Work with the CFO to review and audit internal controls across S3 Group business units.
• Participate actively in Finance department leadership and initiatives.
• Help identify opportunities to strengthen financial processes, reporting, and controls across the organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

CPA designation (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Accounting software

Job description

S3 Group Ltd. is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team.

This is an opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working beyond the numbers. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Senior Accountant will play an important role in financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, cash flow management, and continuous improvement across S3 Group's business units.

The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and comfortable working through complex financial information. You will work closely with leadership and teams across the organization, providing accurate financial information and helping support sound business decisions.

What You'll Do

• Assist with the preparation of divisional, month-end, year-end, and consolidated financial statements
• Prepare and analyze interim and monthly financial statements
• Support weekly financial reporting, including sales month-to-date and short-term cash flow projections
• Manage cash flow forecasting and analysis
• Assist with the annual budgeting process, including P&L, cash flow, and capital expenditure budgets
• Complete financial, data, and variance analysis to identify trends and support decision-making
• Prepare journal entries and supporting working papers
• Assist business units with complex accounting transactions and financial questions
• Work with the CFO to review and audit internal controls across S3 Group business units
• Participate actively in Finance department leadership and initiatives
• Help identify opportunities to strengthen financial processes, reporting, and controls across the organization

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• More than three years of accounting experience in a senior accounting or financial management role
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-layered problems
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to critically evaluate information, verify data, and apply sound business judgment
• A self-motivated and self-directed approach to your work
• Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and levels of management
• Proficiency with accounting software and MRP or ERP systems
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Comfort working through change and ambiguity while contributing to continuous improvement
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is considered an asset
• CPA designation is considered an asset

Why Join S3 Group?

At S3 Group, Finance works closely with every part of the business. This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure across multiple business units, work directly with senior leadership, and contribute to both day-to-day financial operations and broader organizational decision-making.

If you are an experienced accounting professional looking for a role where you can take on meaningful responsibility, solve complex problems, and continue developing your career, we want to hear from you.