Senior Accountant Consultant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services seeks a Senior Accountant to join the finance team. You will lead close processes, post journal entries, reconcile ledgers, and prepare financial statements with GAAP compliance. The role supports budgeting, audits, and internal controls in a detail-oriented environment.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of accounting experience and strong knowledge of GAAP, with proficiency in month-end close and ledger accounting for accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with month-end close and general ledger accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Support external and internal audits by preparing required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Develop and improve accounting processes and internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Senior Accountant (Consultant)

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and supporting schedules
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
• Support external and internal audits by preparing required documentation
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Develop and improve accounting processes and internal controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience with month-end close and general ledger accounting