Senior General Accountant

Moneris; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Flexible benefits from day one

Pension plan with company match

Coursera access and development

Job summary

Moneris seeks a senior accounting professional to manage settlement and project accounting activities supporting the Controllership function. You will supervise first-level escalations, guide Analysts and Accountants, and oversee AP/AR processes, fixed assets, and month-end close.

You will be based in Etobicoke with a balance of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, reporting to the Manager, Settlement and Project Accounting. Total compensation may include bonuses and commissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CPA designation.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coordinating, or delegating work within an accounting function.
• Experience supporting month-end closure and financial reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of accounting activities for Settlement and Project Accounting.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage revenue recording and month-end journal preparation.
• Prepare and review accounting entries and financial reports for stakeholders.
• Analyze P&L and balance sheet accounts, including accruals and variances.
• Maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls; support financial system enhancements (D365).
• Assist Manager in reviewing reconciliations and journals.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as first escalation point for accounting issues and provide guidance to stakeholders.
• Coach and support Analysts and General Accountants.

Skills

Leadership in accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Escalation management

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Concur

Medius

Job description

Your Moneris Career - The Opportunity

You will manage general accounting and financial analysis activities with a focus on settlement and project accounting activities to support the Controllership function within the Finance team.
As a senior member of the Accounting team, you will handle first-level escalations, provide guidance to Analysts and Accountants, support the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, oversee fixed asset accounting activities, and contribute to accurate month-end close and financial reporting.
Location: You will be based in our Etobicoke office, balancing in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
Reporting Relationship: You will report to the Manager, Settlement and Project Accounting.
Posting Type: Replacement.
Salary Range: The expected base salary range for this role is $67,000 - $90,000.
Total compensation may also include variable or discretionary incentive components, including but not limited to bonuses and commissions. Individual job offers are determined by various factors, including experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.

Your Moneris Career - What You'll Do

• Support the day-to-day operation of accounting activities of the Settlement and Project Accounting team.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Manage revenue recording and accounting, including preparation of month end journal.
• Prepare and review accounting entries, analyze account activity, and produce financial reports to support business stakeholders.
• Perform analysis of P&L and balance sheet accounts, including accruals, spending trends and variances, where applicable.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, and support enhancements to financial systems including D365.
• Assist the Manager in reviewing reconciliations and journals.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall team performance.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for accounting issues and provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders.
• Provide coaching and day-to-day support to Analysts and General Accountants.

Your Moneris Career - What You Bring

Required skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• CPA designation.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coordinating, or delegating work within an accounting function.
• Experience supporting month-end closure and financial reporting deadlines.

Experience That Would Set You Apart

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics AX, Concur, and Medius.

Your Moneris Career - What You Get

At Moneris, we believe in empowering you to succeed—personally and professionally. As part of our team, you'll have access to resources, opportunities, and an inclusive environment that supports your development and career.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including performance-based bonuses, flexible benefits starting from day one, and your choice of a health spending account (HSA) or personal spending account (PSA).
• Retirement planning support, with profit-sharing programs including company match and a defined contribution pension plan.
• Growth & development opportunities, including unlimited access to Coursera, mentorship programs, and an internal gig marketplace.
• Holistic wellness support, with an Employee & Family Assistance Program, 24/7 virtual healthcare, and workplace wellness initiatives.
• Flexibility that works for you, including hybrid work arrangements, a Work from Abroad program, and paid time off programs.
• Recognition and rewards, with company-wide recognition programs, exclusive banking perks from RBC & BMO, and access to great employee discounts.

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Note: We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people of all genders, sexual orientation and intersectional identities.

AI Disclosure: We may use AI-enabled tools to screen, select, and assess applications. All AI outputs are reviewed and validated by our recruitment team.

We acknowledge that people from equity-deserving groups (including racialized individuals, women, gender diverse individuals, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and those born outside of Canada) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet all the requirements posted. At Moneris, we believe candidates bring experience to their work in many ways. We encourage you to apply and share, in the application form, the transferrable experience you bring, and how this will support your success in this role.