Senior Audit Accountant

Charger Logistics Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Healthcare benefits

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative workplace

Job summary

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, 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.

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 understanding of General Ledger accounting, AP/AR reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience supporting external audits with documentation, evidence packages, reconciliations, and testing samples.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA is considered an asset.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate audit evidence packages, subledger reconciliations, and testing samples for all periods.
• Perform AP/AR reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Prepare revenue audit samples and reconcile mileage reports to revenue.
• Maintain Evidence Binder Collections and audit documentation for audited entities.
• Manage the audit lifecycle, tracking requests, deliverables, and status.
• Support quarterly close audit and compliance activities with audit programs.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to coordinate deliverables and timelines.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance to maintain audit readiness and improve processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation in progress (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

Requirements

• 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 testingProven 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

Benefits

• 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.