Senior Staff Accountant

Collective Arts Brewing Co.; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the brewing industry is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join their Finance team in Hamilton. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and involves supporting financial reporting, reconciliations, and special projects. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Business, CPA designation, and 2-4 years of accounting experience. Join a dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of full-cycle accounting and audit experience.
• Ability to prepare journal entries and perform complex account reconciliations.
• Exposure to cost and management accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes for accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong technical skills

Data entry skills

Mathematical aptitude

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

CPA designation or near-completion

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Collective Arts is searching for a detail-oriented and results-driven Senior Staff Accountant to support our Finance team. This role will be based out of our Hamilton location and offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rapidly growing company. Reporting directly to the Manager, Financial Reporting this role will focus on financial reporting, reconciliations, and assisting with special projects. You will also play a key role in supporting the finance team through the month-end close and annual reporting cycles.

Hybrid Work Schedule

• Monday, Tuesday and Friday work from home
• Wednesday and Thursday work from the Brewery

A typical day as a Senior Staff Accountant will include

• Supporting the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Preparing and/or reviewing journal entries & account reconciliations
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
• Helping maintain and improve accounting policies and internal controls
• Participating in financial reporting projects, such as audits, budgets, and implementation of new accounting standards
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Sales and Innovation, to align financial reporting with business strategies
• Providing support and insight to enhance the team’s overall effectiveness and capabilities

How your time will be organized:

• Month-End and Year-End Close (40%): Supporting the timely and accurate completion of monthly and annual financial closes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Account Reconciliations & Analysis (35%): Performing detailed reconciliations of key accounts such as AP, AR, inventory, and fixed assets, and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting & Statement Preparation (15%): Assisting with the preparation of internal financial reports and supporting the development of external financial statements and audit materials.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Ad Hoc Projects (10%): Working with other departments to create budgets, track spend and support various financial initiatives and special projects as needed.

We’re looking for candidates who have/are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field. A specialization in Accounting is preferred.
• A CPA designation, near-completion, or advanced student standing
• 2-4 years of full-cycle accounting and audit experience
• Strong technical skills particularly in the use of MS Office and Excel (intermediate / advanced)
• Ability to prepare journal entries and perform complex account reconciliations
• Exposure to cost and management accounting
• Detail-oriented with strong data entry skills and a good mathematical aptitude
• Self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information

Bonus points if you:

• Have worked in a scaling start-up or growing small-business environment
• Have knowledge of the Brewing/Manufacturing Industry
• Love talking about beer and interacting with people

We are an equal-opportunity, affirmative action employer. We value and welcome diversity and arecommitted to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel like they belong. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment and selection process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. Please contact us at the below email should you require any accommodation to participate in the process.