<p><strong>Senior Accountant</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Job Overview</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to support key accounting operations and help ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This role will play a critical part in month-end close, project accounting, reconciliations, audit support, tax preparation, and cross-functional financial analysis. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. This is a hybrid working arrangement, with 2-3 days required onsite in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review vendor invoices for accuracy, proper general ledger coding, and timely payment approval.</li><li>Review journal entries and provide day-to-day accounting guidance to the Accounts Payable and General Accounting teams.</li><li>Oversee project accounting activities, including project setup, tracking, budget-to-actual analysis, revenue recognition, billing, and closeout.</li><li>Partner with Project Management to gather monthly project updates and lead project review meetings.</li><li>Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and support the month-end and year-end close process.</li><li>Reconcile intercompany accounts and resolve discrepancies with internal stakeholders.</li><li>Prepare tax filings and supporting schedules for review.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, monthly reporting, financial analysis, and ad hoc reporting needs.</li><li>Support SOX compliance, external and statutory audits, and government audit requests.</li><li>Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and provide accounting support across regions and business units.</li><li>Recommend and support process improvements to strengthen controls and improve efficiency.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</li><li>4–7 years of progressive accounting experience.</li><li>Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, and general accounting.</li><li>Proven project accounting experience; work in progress (WIP) and percentage of completion (POC).</li><li>Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>High attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>CPA designation or progress toward CPA.</li><li>Experience with project accounting and revenue recognition.</li><li>Familiarity with SOX compliance and audit support.</li><li>Experience working with intercompany transactions and multi-entity environments.</li><li>Willingness to travel as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>What Sets This Role Apart</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional to take on a high-impact role with broad exposure across financial reporting, project accounting, compliance, and business partnering. The position offers the chance to contribute to process improvements and work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams.</p>

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