Senior Accounting Specialist

About the Role

The Senior Accountant is an integral member of the Finance team, responsible for accounting, reconciliation, reporting, and financial support activities. Initial responsibilities include fixed assets, lease accounting, cash reconciliations, and treasury-related activities, with additional duties assigned based on business needs and professional growth. The role also supports the Credit Manager with accounts receivable and involves developing a strong understanding of the Company's customers, credit practices, and collection processes.

Responsibilities

• Accounting and Close: Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and analysis. Own assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigate unusual items, and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Fixed Assets and Leases: Handle day-to-day accounting for fixed assets (additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, reconciliations) and support capital expenditure accounting. Maintain lease accounting records and assist with new, modified, or terminated leases.
• Cash and Treasury: Prepare and review bank/cash reconciliations, manage cash activity, and support treasury processes (cash reporting, banking transactions, transfers). Assist with foreign currency transactions, including CAD-denominated activity.
• Accounts Receivable and Credit: Partner with the Credit Manager to understand customers, credit decisions, and collection processes. Assist with account research, reconciliations, and resolution of customer issues.
• Analysis and Process Improvement: Perform financial/account analysis, communicate findings, and identify opportunities to improve or automate processes. Participate in special projects and additional accounting responsibilities as assigned.
• Inventory and Travel: Participate in physical inventory observations (travel 1–2 times/year) and assist with inventory-related accounting or analysis.

Strong Excel skills are essential, including proficiency with pivot tables, lookup functions, formulas, and large data sets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–3 years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with foreign currency transactions (CAD-denominated activity preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently or collaboratively.