Senior Financial Accountant

Finlink Group; Morinville; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant on a 12-18 month contract. The role focuses on accurate monthly financial reporting, close processes, and collaboration across the business.

The ideal candidate is CPA-designated with 5+ years of accounting experience, ASPE knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks Online. The position requires meticulous attention to detail and strong communication across teams.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• ASPE knowledge.
• Full-cycle accounting experience including purchasing and billing.
• Strong analytical skills with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist monthly close: prepare working papers, reconcile balance sheet, post journal entries.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reporting packages for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and file regulatory returns (GST/HST, WCB, royalties).
• Maintain customer and vendor records and related financial data.
• Support year-end audit and coordinate with external auditors.
• Contribute to finance initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Provide cross-department support as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

CPA designation (required)

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant (Contract)

Are you a CPA-designated accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established organization seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-18 month contract. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on delivering accurate financial reporting, improving processes, and partnering with teams across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the timely and accurate completion of monthly financial reporting while supporting the broader finance team with year-end activities, compliance, and ongoing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly close process, including preparing working papers, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and posting journal entries
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Prepare and file regulatory returns, including GST/HST, WCB, royalties, and other required filings
• Maintain customer and vendor records and related financial information
• Support the year-end audit process and coordinate with external auditors
• Contribute to finance initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Provide support across the finance department as needed

What We’re Looking For

• CPA designation (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE)
• Experience with full-cycle accounting, including purchasing and billing
• Excellent analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software is considered an asset
• Experience in the mining or manufacturing industry is considered an asset

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be someone who enjoys solving problems, building strong working relationships, and taking ownership of your work. You’re collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. You bring a continuous improvement mindset and are comfortable working in an environment where priorities can evolve.