Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant (Contract)

Are you a CPA-designated accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established organization seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-18 month contract . This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on delivering accurate financial reporting, improving processes, and partnering with teams across the business. The successful candidate will  play a key role in ensuring the timely and accurate completion of monthly financial reporting while supporting the broader finance team with year-end activities, compliance, and ongoing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly close process, including preparing working papers, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and posting journal entries


• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for senior leadership and external stakeholders


• Prepare and file regulatory returns, including GST/HST, WCB, royalties, and other required filings


• Maintain customer and vendor records and related financial information


• Support the year-end audit process and coordinate with external auditors


• Contribute to finance initiatives and continuous improvement projects


• Provide support across the finance department as needed

What We're Looking For

• CPA designation (required)


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field


• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience


• Strong knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE)


• Experience with full-cycle accounting, including purchasing and billing


• Excellent analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail


• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities


• Effective communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities


• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint


• Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software is considered an asset


• Experience in the mining or manufacturing industry is considered an asset

The Ideal Candidate

You'll be someone who enjoys solving problems, building strong working relationships, and taking ownership of your work. You're collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. You bring a continuous improvement mindset and are comfortable working in an environment where priorities can evolve.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make an immediate impact while gaining valuable experience with a respected organization, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity.