Senior Audit Accountant

Charger Logistics Inc.; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Healthcare benefits

Career growth

North American exposure

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Charger Logistics is seeking a Senior Audit Accountant to support audit readiness, external audit coordination, and quarterly and year-end close across multiple entities. This role sits in the Finance team and requires strong collaboration with Accounting and External Auditors.

You will manage audit evidence, reconciliations, and testing samples, lead cross-functional meetings, and help improve controls in a fast-paced North American organization headquartered in Brampton, Ontario.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounting, Audit Support, Assurance, Financial Reporting, or Compliance.
• Strong GL, AP/AR reconciliations, and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience supporting external audits with documentation, evidence, and testing samples.
• Proficiency with ERP systems; ability to learn new tools quickly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Accounting team to prepare audit evidence packages and reconciliations.
• Perform AP/AR subledger-to-GL reconciliations and resolve items.
• Support revenue audit samples and mileage report reconciliation.
• Maintain Evidence Binder Collections (EBCs) and audit documentation.
• Manage the audit lifecycle and deliverables.
• Support quarterly close audit and compliance activities.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to coordinate deliverables.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance to maintain audit readiness.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Audit coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

External audits experience

Education

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

CPA designation or progress toward CPA is considered an asset

Tools

Workday

Sage 300

QuickBooks

Job description

Charger Logistics is a leading asset-based transportation and supply chain solutions provider with operations across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Charger has grown into a North American logistics organization offering transportation, warehousing, distribution, brokerage, and cross-border supply chain solutions.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized professional to join our Finance team as a Senior Audit Accountant. This role plays a critical part in supporting audit readiness, external audit coordination, financial reporting processes, and quarterly and year-end close activities across multiple entities.

The successful candidate will act as a key liaison between Accounting and External Auditors, ensuring audit documentation, reconciliations, schedules, evidence packages, and testing support are completed accurately and delivered on time. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who enjoys cross-functional collaboration, project coordination, and driving execution in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate with the Accounting team to ensure continuity schedules, audit evidence packages, subledger reconciliations, and substantive testing samples are prepared and submitted for all audit periods
• Perform AP and AR subledger-to-GL reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items
• Prepare and support revenue audit samples, including reconciliation of mileage reports to recognized revenue
• Prepare and maintain Evidence Binder Collections (EBCs) and supporting audit documentation for audited and scoped entities
• Manage the audit lifecycle, including tracking requests, deliverables, outstanding items, documentation versions, and audit status
• Support quarterly close audit and compliance activities, including the development and execution of audit programs and supporting documentation
• Lead cross-functional meetings to coordinate deliverables, track progress, and ensure timely completion of quarterly and year-end accounting requirements
• Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to maintain audit readiness and continuously improve processes and controls

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounting, Audit Support, Assurance, Financial Reporting, or Compliance
• Strong understanding of General Ledger accounting, AP/AR reconciliations, and financial reporting processes
• Experience supporting external audits, including audit documentation, evidence packages, reconciliations, and testing samples
• Proven ability to manage audit requests, track deliverables, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with ERP systems; experience with Workday, Sage 300, QuickBooks, or similar accounting platforms is considered an asset
• Ability to quickly learn new systems, tools, and processes
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA is considered an asset
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills
  

Key Competencies:

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong documentation, evidence preparation, and audit support capabilities
• Clear understanding of the distinction between preparing audit evidence and performing audit testing
• Proven ability to coordinate effectively with external auditors and cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong project management, organization, and follow-up skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure timely completion of quarterly and year-end deliverables
• Ability to lead meetings, drive accountability, and ensure timely completion of deliverables

• Competitive compensation package
• Healthcare Benefit Package
• Career Growth
• Opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing North American organization
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and high-performance work environment

If you're looking for a role that combines finance, compliance, project coordination, and process improvement, we'd love to hear from you.