Sr. Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Review and approve employee expenses (Canada/U.S.), ensuring policy and tax compliance (CRA/IRS); investigate discrepancies and analyze trends
Partner with department leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; provide actionable insights and flag overruns
Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, including work review, task prioritization, and ongoing coaching
Support month-end and year-end close (journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany, fixed assets)
Assist with audits and preparation of financial statements under US GAAP and ASPE/IFRS
Ensure compliance with cross-border tax rules (HST/GST, PST, sales tax) and coordinate with external advisors
Drive process improvements and optimize ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics Business Central)

Requirements
Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance; CPA (or in progress)
3–4+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in professional services
Experience with multi-currency and Canada/U.S. operations preferred
Strong Excel and ERP skills; knowledge of GAAP and ASPE/IFRS
Proven attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to communicate with non-finance stakeholders