Senior Accountant

Activate; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company located in Winnipeg, Canada, is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial transactions and improve accounting processes. This full-time role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, a CPA designation, and over 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include month-end closing activities, daily transaction management, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position offers a competitive salary and additional perks such as paid time off and an employee discount.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Casual dress

Employee discount

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of transferable work experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Minimum of 3+ years of related experience in accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review month-end journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with the month-end close process for timely reporting.
• Ensure timely posting of daily financial transactions.
• Support compliance activities related to accounting standards.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives for accounting.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills (including Power Query)

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Education

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

Professional accounting designation (CPA, or equivalent)

Tools

ERP experience

Job description

Enter the Game!

Activate is a tech company known for creating Canada’s first full‑scale interactive gaming facility. We are experiencing significant expansion and are looking to expand our team with the addition of a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant works with Finance, Sales, and Activate’s partners to ensure accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions. This role manages core accounting and treasury activities, supports audit and compliance requirements, and identifies opportunities to improve accounting processes. This is a full‑time, permanent position.

The Duties and Responsibilities

Month‑End Closing Activities & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review month‑end journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with the month‑end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances or discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of month‑end financial statements and internal reports.

Daily Transaction & Treasury Management

• Ensure timely and accurate posting of daily financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Support treasury activities such as monitoring cash balances, processing treasury transactions, and maintaining required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with treasury policies and internal controls.
• Maintain organized records to support audit and compliance requirements.
• Review accounts payable transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure proper documentation and controls are maintained to support accurate financial reporting.

Tax & Compliance

• Support sales tax filings and ensure timely submissions.
• Assist with compliance activities related to accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
• Support external audits and financial reviews by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and required documentation.
• Respond to auditor inquiries and follow up on audit findings as required.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline accounting and transaction processes.
• Assist with documentation and standardization of accounting procedures.

The Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA, or equivalent) is required.
• At least 5 years of transferable work experience; minimum of 3+ years of related experience in accounting or finance roles; public accounting experience is an asset.
• Advanced Excel skills (including Power Query); ERP experience is an asset.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Strong experience with month‑end close and financial reporting.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.

The Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits package
• Paid time off
• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• On‑site parking

About Activate

Taking entertainment into the future by fusing technology and physical activity together to create live‑action gaming experiences, Activate is a technology company building interactive gaming facilities with locations across Canada and the US. For more information about Activate, please visit http://playactivate.com/ or check us out on Instagram - @activategames/Facebook @activategames.

Activate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Activate is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation for a protected characteristic, contact [e-mail] which is an email monitored for this purpose.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.