Senior Corporate Accountant

Synergy Franchising; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known restaurant franchise is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to manage accounting functions across its entities. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and expertise in accounts payable and cash execution. The candidate will oversee invoice management, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and support month-end closing processes. This position offers an opportunity to significantly contribute to the financial health of the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity environment.
• Experience executing AP payment runs and handling cash transactions.
• Strong understanding of month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable, including invoice aging review and vendor account maintenance.
• Review bookkeeping prepared by the outsourced accounting team for accuracy and completeness.
• Review and submit GST filings and coordinate payments.

Skills

Accounting experience

Accounts payable management

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Job description

PURPOSE

The Senior Corporate Accountant is the accurate and timely execution of core accounting functions across Synergy’s restaurant entities. This role supports month-end close, statutory compliance, and internal cash execution, while coordinating closely with the Controller and reviewing work prepared by the outsourced accounting team.

The Senior Corporate Accountant acts as an internal accounting contact for routine matters with external stakeholders such as CRA and RBI (Franchisor) and supports the organization by ensuring financial records are complete, compliant, and well-controlled.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable & Cash Execution

• Oversee accounts payable, including invoice aging review and vendor account maintenance
• Execute regular AP payment runs (EFTs and cheques) in accordance with approved payment schedules
• Maintain vendor banking information and follow established change‑control procedures
• Prepare AP payment summaries for Controller review and approval

Month‑End Close & Accounting Accuracy

• Review bookkeeping prepared by the outsourced accounting team for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Support preparation of monthly P&Ls and investigate variances as directed
• Ensure appropriate documentation and audit trails are maintained

Statutory & Franchise Compliance

• Review and submit GST filings and coordinate payments
• Review and submit withholding tax remittances and corporate income tax instalments
• Reconcile and remit RBI Advertising Fund and Royalty payments
• Manage routine CRA correspondence and inquiries, escalating issues as required

Coordination & Support

• Act as the primary point of contact for the outsourced accounting team on day‑to‑day matters
• Assist with year‑end working paper preparation and external accountant requests
• Respond to internal accounting inquiries and support ad‑hoc projects as assigned by the Controller

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi‑entity environment
• Experience executing AP payment runs and handling cash transactions
• Strong understanding of month‑end close and balance sheet reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (reconciliations, analysis)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with outsourced service providers
• Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to follow established controls and processes