We're recruiting a Senior Corporate Accountant for a hands-on opportunity within a corporate finance team. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of financial reporting, overseeing month-end activities, and identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes. You'll play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records while working closely with finance colleagues on day-to-day operations and broader initiatives.
About the Role
Reporting to a senior finance leader, the Senior Corporate Accountant will be responsible for supporting core accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely completion of financial reporting requirements. The successful candidate will take ownership of key general ledger functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing procedures. This position also offers exposure to financial systems enhancements and opportunities to improve existing accounting processes.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare, review, and record journal entries, including accruals, adjustments, prepayments, and account reclassifications.
- Manage key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding discrepancies.
- Review accounting transactions to ensure accuracy, proper classification, and compliance with internal policies.
- Monitor general ledger activity and investigate unusual balances or variances.
- Support corporate-level accounting activities, including expense allocations and operating expenditures.
- Assist with the preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules.
- Work closely with accounts payable and other finance team members to maintain accurate financial records.
- Coordinate audit documentation and respond to information requests.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting procedures, reporting efficiency, and internal controls.
- Participate in financial system improvements, testing, and potential implementation projects.
What You Bring
- CPA designation or actively working towards completion.
- Approximately 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a corporate environment.
- Strong practical experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and month-end closing activities.
- Proficiency with established accounting or ERP systems, particularly those used for general ledger processing and financial reporting.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains or a comparable financial management system is highly preferred.
- Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating accounting discrepancies.
- Sound understanding of financial reporting principles and accounting controls.
- Previous experience supporting multiple entities or corporate-level accounting functions is an asset.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines independently.
- Effective communication, analytical thinking, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Why Join
This opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of meaningful accounting responsibilities while working alongside experienced finance professionals. You'll be involved in the core activities that support accurate financial reporting, contribute to improvements in accounting processes, and gain exposure to future systems-related projects. For someone who enjoys hands-on accounting and wants to strengthen their technical expertise, this role offers a valuable next step.
