Senior Accountant

5 - 8 years

4 - 5 Lacs

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Job Summary

The Senior Accountant plays a central role in managing full-cycle accounting, ensuring financial integrity, and supporting financial reporting and analysis. They work closely with the Controller/CFO and may lead or mentor junior accounting staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Month-End/YearEnd Close

    Lead month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation in compliance.
  • General Ledger Maintenance

    Oversee general ledger accuracy by reconciling balance sheet and income statement accounts.
  • Accounts Payable & Receivable

    Supervise AP/AR tasks, ensure timely invoice/payment processing, and optimize cash flow.
  • Fixed Assets Management

    Record, depreciate, and reconcile fixed assets; maintain asset ledgers.
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis

    Prepare internal and external financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual), variance analyses, and audit schedules.
  • Compliance & Taxation

    Assist with audits, tax returns (corporate/GST/HST/1099), regulatory filings, and grant reporting where applicable.
  • Process Improvement

    Identify and implement enhancements to streamline accounting workflows, tooling, and internal controls.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Typically 68+ years of diverse accounting experience, with emphasis on GL, reporting, and audit readiness.
  • Familiarity with GAAP or IFRS; grant accounting, nonprofit, or healthcare experience is a plus.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting/ERP software (QuickBooks, SAP, etc.).
  • Strong analytical, communication, and process-orientation skills.

Skills & Attributes

  • Highly detail-oriented and analytical.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration and mentoring.
  • Integrity and professionalism in handling confidential information.
  • Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

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