Senior Accountant - Multi-Entity Finance & Compliance

SPE - Serruya Private Equity; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Serruya Private Equity is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Finance team in Markham. The role supports day-to-day accounting across multiple entities, with a hands-on approach and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will manage general accounting, cash flow, month-end closes, and audits, while driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with internal controls and tax requirements. CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related accounting experience.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Proactive and with a strong sense of urgency; ability to learn and grow within the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong collaboration with teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage general accounting functions including AP/AR/GL, audits and taxes.
• Manage Accounts Payable and ensure timely payments.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly sales taxes reconciliation and returns.
• Manage store rent payments and landlord communications.
• Administer banking and cash management functions, including cash flow forecasts.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes with journal entries and adjustments.
• Assist with internal and external audits; ensure compliance with controls and tax filings.
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed assets register; depreciation and amortization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Timeliness

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Excel

Sage ERP

Job description

Serruya Private Equity is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Finance team in Markham. The role supports day-to-day accounting across multiple entities, with a hands-on approach and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will manage general accounting, cash flow, month-end closes, and audits, while driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with internal controls and tax requirements. CPA preferred.