Senior Accountant

Clarity Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant in Toronto to join their client's finance team. The role involves overseeing staff accountants, leading month-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have deep knowledge of IFRS, strong communication skills, and a CPA designation. This position offers an engaging work environment within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant needed.
• Knowledge of US GAAP is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee work of Staff Accountants.
• Lead and support month-end close process.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review internal controls for audits.
• Manage operational assets tracking and depreciation.
• Support financial reporting compliance with IFRS.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of IFRS

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong Excel skills

Ability to learn new technology quickly

Education

CPA designation or near completion

Audit firm training

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Toronto

Salary range: $90,000-95,000

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our client's finance team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to financial operations, reporting accuracy, and process improvements in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and oversee the work of Staff Accountants to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Lead and support the month-end close process, ensuring timely preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review and document internal controls, support external audit preparation.
• Manage operational assets, including tracking, depreciation, and decommissioning activities.
• Contribute to developing and implementing efficient accounting processes and internal controls to improve workflow and accuracy.
• Support ongoing financial reporting in compliance with IFRS.

What we need from you:

• In-depth knowledge of IFRS; knowledge of US GAAP is a strong asset.
• CPA designation or near completion of the program.
• Audit firm training is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to learn new technology quickly.

Next Steps:

• Thank you for your application. Only those selected for a phone interview will be contacted via email and text.

Clarity Recruitment and our client are committed to fostering diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the application process.

Clarity Recruitment specializes in building top-performing finance and accounting teams for start-ups and scale-ups through a structured recruitment process. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!

JOB ID #3261280