Senior Revenue Accountant

Location:
Toronto, ON (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)
Language:
English, with strong written and verbal communication skills
Role Type:
Permanent
Background Check Requirement:
Reference checks required
About the OpportunityAre you an experienced accounting professional who enjoys digging into the details while contributing to the bigger financial picture? We're recruiting for a newly created Senior Accountant opportunity with a respected public sector organization that delivers essential services supporting communities across the Greater Toronto Area. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative finance team where your work will directly contribute to accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and informed business decisions.
Working closely with both the Revenue and Financial Reporting teams, you'll play a key role in revenue accounting, month-end reporting, audit support, and continuous process improvement. If you enjoy solving complex accounting challenges, working with ERP systems, and partnering with colleagues across the organization, you'll find plenty of opportunities to make an impact.
What’s In It for You
Join a collaborative finance team where knowledge sharing and teamwork are valued
Work in a hybrid environment with flexible onsite days and a 35-hour work week
Competitive compensation, annual salary increases, and comprehensive health and dental benefits
OMERS pension, paid vacation, personal days, educational assistance, and employee wellness programs
Access to unique employee perks, including parking benefits, Bike Share membership, and staff appreciation events
Opportunities to expand your technical accounting expertise while supporting system improvements and cross-functional initiatives
Your Responsibilities
You'll perform revenue reconciliations, investigate complex variances, and ensure the accuracy of high-volume financial transactions
You'll prepare month-end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statements, and supporting analyses
You'll participate in month-end and year-end close activities while supporting internal and external audit requirementsYou'll collaborate with Finance, IT, and external partners to resolve ERP interface issues, support system enhancements, and validate new processes
You'll analyze general ledger accounts, prepare management reporting, and identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls
You'll provide backup support for revenue accounting activities and contribute to special projects, testing initiatives, and continuous process improvements
Skills and Qualifications
5+ years of progressive accounting experience at the senior accountant level
CPA designation or advanced progression is required
Demonstrated experience with financial reporting, month-end close, and full-cycle accounting responsibilities
Strong revenue recognition, complex revenue reconciliation, analysis, and problem-solving experience within a complex accounting environment
Experience working with ERP systems, SAP S/4HANA is preferred, although other ERP platforms will be considered
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis
Strong analytical, investigative, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small, supportive finance team
Note from the Hiring Manager"We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative team where everyone contributes across multiple areas of finance. This role requires someone who can think independently, solve problems, and balance both financial reporting and revenue accounting responsibilities. While technical accounting skills are critical, we're equally looking for someone who is adaptable, hands-on, and ready to support the team wherever needed."
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