Senior Accountant

Vaco; Toronto; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the wellness and consumer lifestyle sector seeks a Senior Accountant to join their remote team. This role involves preparing IFRS-compliant financial statements, conducting financial analysis, and supporting month-end and year-end closes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience. Join a rapidly growing company that values upward mobility and offers a dynamic work environment. If you're looking to enhance accounting workflows and make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and tax implications of transactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing IFRS-compliant financial statements.
• Conduct variance analysis, budgeting, and ad hoc reports.

Skills

IFRS

Full Cycle Accounting

Financial Analysis

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation or in progress

Tools

Excel

Sage 300

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Manager, Recruitment Services | Finance & Accounting

About the Company:

Our client is a wellness and consumer lifestyle company. They are seeking a Senior Accountant responsible for accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and supporting their global team.

Why Work Here?

• 100% Remote Role – open to candidates based in Ontario.
• Excellent potential for upward mobility and career advancement.
• Rapidly growing company with a dynamic team.

About the Opportunity:

• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing IFRS-compliant financial statements, analyze trends, discrepancies, and suggest improvements.
• Full Cycle Accounting: Support external bookkeepers during month- and year-end closes for subsidiary entities.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct variance analysis, budgeting, and ad hoc reports; present findings to management.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Record, classify, and reconcile transactions; ensure accurate coding and documentation.
• Accounts Receivable: Support AR with complex or multicurrency transactions.
• Bank Reconciliations: Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure ledger alignment.
• Month-End and Year-End Close: Prepare journal entries, accruals, revaluations, and intercompany reconciliations; support audits.
• Compliance and Audit Support: Ensure IFRS compliance, support GST/VAT filings, and audit prep.
• Process Improvement: Enhance accounting workflows and systems.
• Ad Hoc Reporting: Prepare reports and data analysis as requested by CFO.

About You:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation or in progress is an asset.
• Experience: 3–5 years in a similar role; experience in small to medium-sized firms preferred.
• Knowledge: IFRS, full cycle accounting, tax implications of transactions.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, experience with ERP systems (Sage 300, Microsoft Business Central preferred); familiarity with reporting tools is a plus.
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in data entry and reconciliations.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to derive insights from data.
• Communication & Collaboration: Effective communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 per year

How to Apply?

Reference #444814. You must reside in Ontario and be permitted to work in Canada. A recruiter will contact you if your profile matches the role.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industry: Retail and Consumer Services