Senior Financial Analyst: Close, Reconciliations & Analytics

Vaco by Highspring; Toronto; On-site; CAD 143,270,000 - 159,802,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career development

Job summary

Vaco/Highspring is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. You will prepare and post journal entries, reconcile balance sheets, and ensure strong documentation and controls across the close cycle.

The role requires 3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience, proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics), and advanced Excel. CPA progression is a plus; collaboration with multiple teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger, month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare, review, and post recurring and non-routine journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, payroll, intercompany activity, and reclassifications.
• Prepare timely and accurate balance‑sheet account reconciliations; investigate and resolve outstanding reconciling items.
• Maintain clear supporting documentation for journal entries, reconciliations, and close deliverables.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and investigate unusual balances and period‑over‑period variances.
• Partner with AP, AR, payroll, FP&A, tax, and operational teams to obtain close inputs and resolve accounting issues.
• Support internal and external audit requests with schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve close timelines, reconciliation quality, documentation, and controls.
• Assist with financial reporting, ad hoc analysis, and special projects as needed.
• Support and mentor junior accounting team members where applicable.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

CPA designation or progress toward CPA

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Job description

Vaco/Highspring is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. You will prepare and post journal entries, reconcile balance sheets, and ensure strong documentation and controls across the close cycle.

The role requires 3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience, proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics), and advanced Excel. CPA progression is a plus; collaboration with multiple teams is essential.