Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and hands-on Senior Accountant. This position is based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island and offers an exciting opportunity to join our finance team. The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting the Controller and overseeing various financial activities within the organization across Canada. You’ll be expected to handle both full-cycle and higher-level reporting/analysis.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance with accounting principles, and timely reporting to management.
• General Ledger Management: Oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Full Cycle Accounting: Manage the complete accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with the finance and operations team to assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasting, providing valuable insights and analysis.
• Internal Controls: Help implement and monitor internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and maintain compliance with relevant regulations.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement, providing key stakeholders with actionable recommendations.
• Process Improvement: Continuously assess accounting processes, identifying opportunities for streamlining and efficiency enhancement.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with the finance team and cross-functional departments, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge-sharing.

Qualifications and Requirements

• CPA Designation: in progress or completed would be considered an asset, but not required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in full cycle accounting.
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in accounting software, experience with Sage is considered an asset.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in financial reporting.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Integrity: Uphold a high level of integrity and ethical standards in handling sensitive financial information.

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance with accounting principles, and timely reporting to management.
• General Ledger Management: Oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Full Cycle Accounting: Manage the complete accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with the finance and operations team to assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasting, providing valuable insights and analysis.
• Internal Controls: Help implement and monitor internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and maintain compliance with relevant regulations.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement, providing key stakeholders with actionable recommendations.
• Process Improvement: Continuously assess accounting processes, identifying opportunities for streamlining and efficiency enhancement.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with the finance team and cross-functional departments, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge-sharing