Senior Accountant- Maxville

Job summary

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, support month-end close, and assist with financial reporting, corporate tax compliance, and GST/HST filings. Support audits and business analysis, monitor tax deadlines, maintain accounting documentation, and identify opportunities to improve and automate processes.

Job details

Accountant (Corporate Accounting & Tax) Permanent | Full-Time | Onsite | Cornwall, Ontario Are you an experienced Accountant looking for a stable, long-term opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact beyond traditional month-end accounting? We're partnering with a well-established Canadian organization with decades of success and a reputation for investing in its people. As the business continues to grow, they are looking for an Accountant who enjoys balancing technical accounting, tax compliance, financial reporting, and process improvement within a collaborative team environment. If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and taking ownership of your work, this could be the next step in your career. What You'll Be Doing As a key member of the Finance team, you'll support accurate financial reporting while helping ensure corporate tax compliance across multiple entities. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting month-end close Preparing and filing direct and indirect tax returns (GST/HST and related filings) Assisting with corporate tax reporting and compliance Supporting internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries Monitoring tax filing deadlines and maintaining compliance calendars Working cross-functionally with Finance and other business departments Preparing financial analyses and reports to support business decisions Identifying opportunities to improve and automate accounting and tax processes Supporting special projects and continuous improvement initiatives Maintaining accurate documentation and accounting procedures What We're Looking For We're interested in professionals who bring solid accounting fundamentals along with a desire to continue learning and growing. Qualifications Postsecondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience Experience with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations Exposure to corporate tax, indirect tax, or tax compliance Strong understanding of Canadian accounting principles Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement Nice to Have Experience with any of the following would be considered an asset: Corporate tax reporting Power BI or Tableau SQL ERP systems Manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, retail, or energy industry experience Bilingual English/French Who Will Thrive Here This opportunity is ideal for someone who: Enjoys taking ownership and seeing work through from start to finish Wants more variety than a traditional accounting role Likes improving processes and finding efficiencies Values stability, collaboration, and long-term career development Wants to work for a successful Canadian organization where their contributions are recognized

What you’ll do

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, support month-end close, and assist with financial reporting, corporate tax compliance, and GST/HST filings. Support audits and business analysis, monitor tax deadlines, maintain accounting documentation, and identify opportunities to improve and automate processes.

Requirements

Requires postsecondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business and 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations. Candidates should have exposure to corporate or indirect tax, knowledge of Canadian accounting principles, advanced Excel and analytical skills, strong organization and communication, and a proactive approach to improvement.

Listed skills

• Power BI · Preferred
• SQL · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Month-End Close
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Corporate Tax Compliance
• GST/HST Tax Filings
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Support
• Financial Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Advanced Excel
• Analytical Skills
• Organization
• Attention To Detail
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Accounting Documentation
• Power BI
• SQL

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Energy
• Data & Analytics