Senior Accountant

Job summary

Prepare financial statements and manage full-cycle accounting activities, reconciliations, tax reporting and remittances, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow monitoring. Lead the year-end review with external accountants and support process improvements, special projects, and the Accounting & Finance Manager and CFO.

Job details

Senior Accountant – NORTHWAY PHARMACY Be part of the team behind a growing Manitoba healthcare organization. Northway Pharmacy is a growing group of 16 pharmacy and 5 medical clinic locations, supported by a centralized multidisciplinary team. As our organization continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team and play an important role in keeping our financial operations accurate, efficient, and moving forward. Reporting to the Accounting & Finance Manager, you’ll take ownership of key areas of our full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and year-end processes. This is an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, improving processes, and being part of a team where your work has a direct impact on the organization. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives, working alongside our Finance leadership team to help Northway grow. What You’ll Do Prepare accurate in-house financial statements and supporting accounting activities, including journal entries, payables, reconciliations, and account maintenance Manage bank, sales, credit card, account, and supplier reconciliations Complete required CRA reporting, tax instalments, and GST/PST remittances Prepare and analyze monthly budgets, reports, and forecasts Monitor cash flow and support the financial health of the organization Lead the year-end review process with external accountants Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and efficiencies Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives Provide accounting and financial support to the Accounting & Finance Manager and CFO as required What You Bring Minimum 5 years of accounting experience with strong full-cycle accounting knowledge Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business, Commerce, or a related field Proficiency with Sage 50 Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, Lookups, and working with large datasets Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Professional, self-motivated, and able to work independently Positive, collaborative approach and strong attention to detail Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a growing organization Fluency in English, both written and verbal Why Join Northway Pharmacy? At Northway Pharmacy, we believe in making a difference—not only for our patients but for our team. We are committed to creating a workplace where you feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. When you join us, you’ll enjoy: Competitive Compensation – Fair pay that recognizes your experience and expertise. Comprehensive Health & Dental Coverage – Including prescription drugs, vision care, dental, paramedical services, and more. Life & Disability Insurance – Peace of mind with coverage for life’s unexpected events. Travel Medical & Trip Interruption Insurance – For worry-free adventures. Wellness Programs – Access resources to help you stay healthy, including online wellness tools and employee assistance. Retirement Savings Support – Eligible for DPSP matching for employees working more than 30 hours per week. Paid Time Off – Vacation time to recharge and enjoy life outside of work. Professional Growth – Opportunities for continuous learning, innovative practice, and skill expansion. A Supportive Team Culture – Work alongside passionate colleagues who value collaboration, compassion, and community impact. We thank all candidates but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Prepare financial statements and manage full-cycle accounting activities, reconciliations, tax reporting and remittances, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow monitoring. Lead the year-end review with external accountants and support process improvements, special projects, and the Accounting & Finance Manager and CFO.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of accounting experience, strong full-cycle accounting knowledge, and post-secondary education in Accounting, Business, Commerce, or a related field. Candidates should be proficient in Sage 50 and advanced Excel, with strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Health And Dental Coverage
• Life And Disability Insurance
• Travel Medical And Trip Interruption Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance
• Retirement Savings Plan Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Supportive Team Culture

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Full-Cycle Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Journal Entries
• Accounts Payable
• Reconciliations
• CRA Reporting
• Tax Remittances
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Cash Flow Monitoring
• Year-End Review
• Sage 50
• Microsoft Excel
• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Problem-Solving

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership