Senior Accountant

Kick off the fall and join a trusted leader in one of Ottawa’s largest industry sectors as a Senior Accountant and help drive financial excellence! Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the timely preparation of periodic financial statements, analyzing financial information, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, upholding internal controls, and helping to enhance financial processes and policies. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic self-starter with strong communication skills who isn’t afraid to bring forward recommendations and think outside the box. Main responsibilities include: Plan, set up and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information Prepare financial analysis, including financial statements, accounts, and job cost analysis Develop and enhance tools to track key performance indicators Set up and maintain procedures for reporting and internal checks such as inventory counts, reconciliation and purchase tracking Support annual external audit Assist in regular compliance matters as required Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff members Join a team that values work-life balance and be part of an organization with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and integrity. Take the next step in your career and apply today! Qualifications: The main qualifications for this role include: Post-secondary education in finance and/or accounting Completed CPA designation or in progress is strongly preferred Minimum 4+ years of progressive accounting experience Sound knowledge of GAAP Ability to analyze financial data and present to senior management Proficient in Excel How You Will Be Rewarded: $80,000 - $90,000 annual salary range Profit-sharing bonus Excellent benefits package 3 weeks’ vacation plus Christmas shutdown period RRSP matching plan Free parking Location: Ottawa (West) Internal Job ID#: 5089 Recruiter Name: Matt Stevenson

The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing periodic financial statements, analyzing financial data, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting. They also maintain internal controls, enhance financial processes, and provide guidance to junior staff.

Candidates should have a post-secondary education in finance or accounting and a CPA designation (completed or in progress). A minimum of 4+ years of progressive accounting experience and proficiency in Excel and GAAP are required.

• Profit-sharing bonus • Excellent benefits package • 3 weeks’ vacation • Christmas shutdown period • RRSP matching plan • Free parking

• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Financial analysisPreferred

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• Financial Statement Preparation
• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Internal Controls
• GAAP
• Excel
• Job Cost Analysis
• KPI Tracking
• External Audit Support
• Compliance
• Mentorship

• Finance & Accounting

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 23, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level