Senior Accountant: Strategic Ledger & Close Leader

Omega Environmental Technologies; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Environmental Technologies is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, and drive month-end closes in a multi-entity environment. You will reconcile balance sheets, analyze variances, and support budgeting, forecasting, and audits.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and 4–5 years of progressive accounting experience, with strong knowledge of ASPE and US GAAP, plus advanced Excel and ERP system expertise.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4-5 years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian ASPE, US GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Streamline, Business Central, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query, and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with ASPE and US GAAP.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Analyze P&L and balance sheet variances against budget, forecast, and prior year results.
• Prepare management reports and provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across the organization.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.
• Collaborate with operations, purchasing, engineering, sales, and head office teams to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy.
• Support intercompany and interdivisional accounting, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare daily, monthly, and ad hoc financial analysis and KPI reporting for management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced reporting through ERP systems and AI-enabled tools.
• Develop, maintain, and improve accounting procedures, controls, and SOPs.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and provide guidance to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams.
• Perform other accounting, reporting, and financial analysis duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

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

CPA designation preferred but not required

Tools

Streamline

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Business Central

Oracle

Job description

Omega Environmental Technologies is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, and drive month-end closes in a multi-entity environment. You will reconcile balance sheets, analyze variances, and support budgeting, forecasting, and audits.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and 4–5 years of progressive accounting experience, with strong knowledge of ASPE and US GAAP, plus advanced Excel and ERP system expertise.