Senior Accountant

Job summary

Manage accounting systems, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, financial records, and accounts. Prepare financial statements, reports, and audit findings; assess compliance and fraud risks; and recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Bachelor's degree Experience 5 years or more On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Construction industry Head office Private sector Responsibilities Tasks Identify clients' financial goals and objectives Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements Plan, set up and administer accounting systems Analyze clients' financial records Prepare reports and audit findings Prepare financial statements and reports Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure Analyze financial documents and reports Examine accounting records Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems Audit accounting records to determine income, exemptions, payable taxes, compliance with reporting regulations and existence of fraud Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge Accounting software Database software MS Office MS Excel MS Outlook Microsoft Dynamics AX (x++) Area of work experience Financial statements Area of specialization Accounting Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Attention to detail Large workload Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Interpersonal awareness Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Ability to multitask Adaptability Due diligence Proactive Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Bonus Group insurance benefits Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Other Benefits Free parking available Parking available Travel insurance

What you’ll do

Manage accounting systems, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, financial records, and accounts. Prepare financial statements, reports, and audit findings; assess compliance and fraud risks; and recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree, at least five years of experience, and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) credential. Candidates should have accounting and financial statement experience, familiarity with accounting and database software including Microsoft Dynamics AX, and the ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Paramedical Services Coverage
• Vision Care Benefits
• Bonus
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Free Parking
• Travel Insurance

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Statement Preparation
• Accounting Systems Administration
• Financial Analysis
• Audit and Compliance
• Cost Reporting
• Internal Controls
• Bookkeeping
• Tax Auditing
• Accounting Software
• Database Software
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Dynamics AX
• Attention to Detail
• Financial Reporting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction