Senior Accountant- Financial Reporting

Job summary

The role involves managing a portfolio of companies by overseeing technical accounting, financial reporting, and the full accounting cycle. Key duties include preparing financial statements, managing month-end and year-end closes, and serving as the primary contact for external auditors.

Job details

Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Our Calgary-based client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting to play a key role in financial operations. Reporting to the Corporate Controller and working closely with the Assistant Controller, you will manage a portfolio of companies and oversee technical accounting, financial reporting, and the full accounting cycle, including month-end close, tax, GST, audit support, and year-end reporting. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to the organization’s financial success. Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and reconciliations. Manage full-cycle accounting, including month-end and year-end close. Prepare and post journal entries in Sage 300, Sage Intacct, and CaseWare. Complete balance sheet reconciliations and supporting working papers. Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and respond to inquiries. Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and support reporting requirements. Ensure compliance with ASPE, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Prepare and file GST returns and support tax compliance activities. Assist with tax audits, inquiries, and supporting documentation. Support project accounting, loan draws, and entity closeout activities. Your strengths include: CPA designation required; post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance. 3+ years of public accounting experience. Strong financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, and analysis skills. Experience with Sage 300, Sage Intacct, and CaseWare is an asset. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Detail-oriented team player with strong communication, relationship-building, and independent problem-solving skills. If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “Apply” button to send your resume directly to Esmond Desilva. Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more. Executive Search - Accounting & Finance - Sales & Operations - Engineering - Supply Chain - Human Resources - Office Support - Technology Contact us today - Your Search Partner – www.recruitmentpartners.ca

What you’ll do

The role involves managing a portfolio of companies by overseeing technical accounting, financial reporting, and the full accounting cycle. Key duties include preparing financial statements, managing month-end and year-end closes, and serving as the primary contact for external auditors.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a CPA designation and a post-secondary degree in Accounting or Finance with over 3 years of public accounting experience. Proficiency in Sage software, CaseWare, and advanced Microsoft Excel is highly desired.

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• Full-cycle Accounting
• Month-end Close
• Year-end Reporting
• Tax Compliance
• GST Returns
• Audit Support
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• ASPE Compliance
• Budgeting
• Cash Management
• Financial Analysis
• Sage 300
• Sage Intacct
• CaseWare
• Microsoft Excel

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting