Senior Accountant

Who We Are Advantage believes that stronger collaboration leads to better business results in any market and any industry.

Our relationship benchmarking capabilities have become the gold standard for measuring business-to-business engagement in over 40+ countries.

Who We Need We are looking for a diligent and dedicated Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant should be eager to take initiative in a small but busy team.

As our Senior Accountant, not only do you take pride in meticulous work, you are willing to go the extra mile to help your team.

Position Profile The senior accountant supports the Accounting Manager with accounts payable / receivable tasks, manages tax filings, handles payroll cycles, conducts bank reconciliations, and maintain accounting documents.

The senior accountant has strong organizational skills, attention to details and knows how to effectively communicate Key Responsibilities Complete day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, general ledger, reconciliations, and reporting in compliance with ASPE.

Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in financial reporting.

Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Support and mentor junior accounting staff and guide them on accounting issues and processes.

Advise on technical accounting approached. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve accounting issues and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Prepare monthly reports as required, including GST, WCB, and government remittances. Coordinate tax returns and other statutory reporting internationally with external tax advisors.

Assist in month end close and annual financial audit by providing related documentation and preparing various accounting summaries and reports.

Maintenance of complete filing systems to support financial records. Complete ad-hoc requests and reconciliations to meet Senior Management reporting requirements Provide support during the annual audit, including documentation and providing explanations for audit queries What We’re Looking For : Post-secondary education, specializing in Accounting or Finance Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Accounting / Payroll Working towards or completion of an accounting designation (CPA preferred) Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and QuickBooks or other ERP, with the ability to learn new software Your Characteristics : Solid understanding of accounting principles and a high affinity for numbers Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong work ethic, with a self-starter and can-do attitude A detail-oriented problem solver Work well with minimal supervision and with the appropriate sense of urgency Location This position is a work from home role.

Ideally team members will be able to attend in person team meetups in Toronto usually a couple times per year. Why Should You Work for Us?

The Advantage Group offers an excellent work-life balance, including the following : Stable company, with an established client-base Flex culture : telecommute as needed, flexible hours, collaborative office space Central downtown location near St.

Andrew subway station Intelligent and passionate team members Unique business problem, a new challenge around every corner Competitive salary package including health benefits and Group RRSP Generous leave policy and winter holiday office closure We thank all applicants, but only those with relevant qualifications will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

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