Senior Accountant
The Senior Accountant will manage core accounting functions including fixed asset and lease accounting, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation. They will also analyze financial reports, provide insights on variances, and lead key components of the month-end close process.
- On-site
- Calgary, AB
- Posted Aug 5, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
The Senior Accountant will contribute to the accounting team's core functions, which may include fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, financial report analysis, account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and other related duties, with specific focus areas assigned based on team needs and specialization. The compensation for this position will be commensurate with education or work experience. What You'll Be Doing: * Reviews and analyzes financial reports monthly, providing insights on variances and trends. * Owns key components of the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and pre-close reviews, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness. * Prepares accurate and timely account reconciliations during the month-end closing process. * Performs data analysis as requested; develop and present ad hoc reports in support of various business processes. What You'll Need for Success: * Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted. * CPA or CPA eligibility is strongly preferred. * 3 – 6 years of relevant experience in public and / or corporate accounting. * Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including Excel. Familiar with ERP systems. * Ability to adapt to and learn new software. * Proficient communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are vital to the role. * Strong foundation in accounting principles, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting. * Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make the necessary decisions to move forward with the work at hand. If you feel you don’t have the experience listed above, but still think you are qualified for the job, we encourage you to apply for consideration. What You'll Get In Return: * Generous salary and bonus program(s) * Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Contributions * Attractive Vacation Programs * Inclusive Group Life Insurance * Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits * Rewarding Employee Referral Program * Valuable Employee Training Program(s)
What you’ll do
The Senior Accountant will manage core accounting functions including fixed asset and lease accounting, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation. They will also analyze financial reports, provide insights on variances, and lead key components of the month-end close process.
Requirements
Candidates should have 3–6 years of experience in public or corporate accounting and a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. A CPA or CPA eligibility is strongly preferred, along with advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems.
Benefits
• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Retirement plan • Employer matching contributions • Vacation programs • Group life insurance • Employee assistance program • Employee referral program • Employee training program
Listed skills
- Problem solvingPreferred
- Data analysisPreferred
- Microsoft ExcelPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Fixed asset accounting
- Lease accounting
- Financial report analysis
- Account reconciliations
- Journal entry preparation
- Month-end close
- Data analysis
- MS Office
- Excel
- ERP systems
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Accounting principles
- Ad Hoc Reporting
- Account Reconciliation
- Organizational Skills
- Month-End Closing
- Corporate Accounting
- Lease Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Accruals
- Data Analysis
- Business Process
- Communication
- Training And Development
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Finance
- Financial Statements
- Fixed Asset
- Problem Solving
- Referral Marketing
- Vision Insurance
- Behavioral Health
Job areas
- Finance & Accounting
- Accountant
- Accountant (General)
- Accountants
- Accountants and Auditors
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week