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Senior Accountant
<p><strong>THE ROLE:</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Senior Accountant to join their finance team. In this contract role, you will be responsible for supporting the financial operations of a portfolio of up to three business units, ensuring accurate reporting, timely reconciliations, and effective communication with operational stakeholders. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and partnering with multiple teams to drive financial accuracy and process improvements.</p><p><em>Key Responsibilities:</em></p><ul><li>Manage the full-cycle accounting function for up to three business units</li><li>Review and monitor accounts receivable aging and investigate outstanding balances</li><li>Prepare month-end account reconciliations and supporting schedules</li><li>Analyze monthly profit and loss results and collaborate with leadership on financial performance</li><li>Review balance sheet subledgers and identify potential risks, discrepancies, or aged balances</li><li>Partner with shared services teams, including accounts receivable, payroll, and operational support staff, to resolve accounting issues</li><li>Process payroll calculations and prepare payroll summaries</li><li>Perform daily bank reconciliations and support various banking activities</li><li>Contribute to process improvements and enhance financial controls where required</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT YOU:</strong></p><p>You are a proactive accounting professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment and enjoys building strong working relationships across the organization. You possess strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and taking ownership of your work while supporting broader business objectives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHAT&#39;S ON OFFER?</strong></p><p>This opportunity offers a competitive hourly wage, commensurate with experience and qualifications, along with the chance to work within a well-established and dynamic organization. You&#39;ll gain valuable exposure to a multifaceted accounting environment, collaborate with experienced finance professionals, and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through your expertise. If you&#39;re looking for a role that combines technical accounting responsibilities with business partnership opportunities, this position offers both challenge and professional growth. If this sounds like the perfect contract role for you, we encourage you to apply today!</p>
<p><strong>YOUR SKILLS &amp; EXPERIENCE:</strong></p><ul><li>CPA designation or equivalent accounting experience; designated and non-designated candidates will be considered</li><li>Proven full-cycle accounting experience</li><li>Strong understanding of month-end close processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functions</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with operational teams</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment</li><li>Experience reviewing and analyzing balance sheet accounts and subledgers</li><li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities</li><li>Experience within automotive, dealership, retail, or a related industry is considered an asset</li><li>Exposure to CDK Dealer Management System or similar ERP/accounting software is preferred</li></ul><p>Apply today to join a high-performing finance team where your expertise, initiative, and problem-solving abilities will make an immediate impact, don’t delay and submit your resume today! Please quote job reference number 05110-0013473948 on all communication. Robert Half would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants in advance for their expressed interest!! <em>The job you want is just an app away. Whether remote or on-site, search for a job you’ll love with the Robert Half app. Download on the App Store or get it on Google Play.</em></p><p><em> </em></p>
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  • Edmonton, AB
  • remote
  • Contract / Temporary
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>THE ROLE:</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Senior Accountant to join their finance team. In this contract role, you will be responsible for supporting the financial operations of a portfolio of up to three business units, ensuring accurate reporting, timely reconciliations, and effective communication with operational stakeholders. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and partnering with multiple teams to drive financial accuracy and process improvements.</p><p><em>Key Responsibilities:</em></p><ul><li>Manage the full-cycle accounting function for up to three business units</li><li>Review and monitor accounts receivable aging and investigate outstanding balances</li><li>Prepare month-end account reconciliations and supporting schedules</li><li>Analyze monthly profit and loss results and collaborate with leadership on financial performance</li><li>Review balance sheet subledgers and identify potential risks, discrepancies, or aged balances</li><li>Partner with shared services teams, including accounts receivable, payroll, and operational support staff, to resolve accounting issues</li><li>Process payroll calculations and prepare payroll summaries</li><li>Perform daily bank reconciliations and support various banking activities</li><li>Contribute to process improvements and enhance financial controls where required</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT YOU:</strong></p><p>You are a proactive accounting professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment and enjoys building strong working relationships across the organization. You possess strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and taking ownership of your work while supporting broader business objectives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHAT&#39;S ON OFFER?</strong></p><p>This opportunity offers a competitive hourly wage, commensurate with experience and qualifications, along with the chance to work within a well-established and dynamic organization. You&#39;ll gain valuable exposure to a multifaceted accounting environment, collaborate with experienced finance professionals, and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through your expertise. If you&#39;re looking for a role that combines technical accounting responsibilities with business partnership opportunities, this position offers both challenge and professional growth. If this sounds like the perfect contract role for you, we encourage you to apply today!</p>
  • 2026-07-21T00:00:00Z

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