Senior Accountant

Our client, a growing and well-established organization in the consumer products and distribution space, is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA-designated professional who enjoys operating in a hands-on environment where they can make a meaningful impact on both the accounting function and broader business operations.

Reporting directly to the Divisional Controller, the Senior Financial Accountant will play a key role in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, inventory accounting, process improvement initiatives, and operational support across multiple entities. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong business acumen, and possess the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and drive results independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting across multiple entities in accordance with ASPE standards.

• Prepare journal entries related to fixed assets, inventory, accruals, prepaids, and other balance sheet accounts.

• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Prepare and review account reconciliations and investigate outstanding reconciling items.

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.

• Support inventory accounting, valuation, adjustments, cycle count analysis, and variance investigations.

• Perform gross margin, sales, pricing, and cost analysis as required.

• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, transaction issues, and financial reporting variances.

• Partner with Sales, Operations, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, and IT teams to resolve financial and process-related issues.

• Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Assist with customer deductions, rebates, chargebacks, broker commissions, and related reporting requirements.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting initiatives.

• Identify process inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for automation and operational improvements.

• Assist with regulatory reporting and compliance requirements.

• Provide backup support for critical accounting functions during peak periods and team absences.

• Participate in special projects and other ad hoc accounting duties as required.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.

• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience within manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, or multi-entity environments.

• Strong knowledge of ASPE and/or IFRS.

• Demonstrated experience managing intercompany accounting and consolidations.

• Extensive experience with full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.

• Experience supporting external audits and compliance requirements.

• Strong understanding of inventory accounting and related reconciliations.

• Knowledge of federal, provincial, and indirect tax requirements.

• Previous experience working within an ERP environment; SAP experience is considered an asset.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and present practical solutions to complex issues.

• A proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and contribute where needed.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000. depending on experience.

Additional benefits include:

• Extended health and dental coverage

• Three weeks' vacation

• Free on-site parking

• Employee product discounts

• Company social events and team-building activities

• Professional development and career growth opportunities

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05060-0013507983 in all correspondence.

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