Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Reporting to the Accounting Team Lead, the Senior Accountant will provide support and assistance with all aspects of financial accounting for multiple divisions and companies. The Senior Accountant will handle general accounting tasks, financial analysis, assist in budget preparation and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes in the manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Understanding of standard costing, job costing, process costing, and variance analysis.
• Tracking inventory movements, reconciling physical vs. book inventory, and applying absorption costing.
• Calculating unit costs, BOM analysis, contribution margins, and profitability by product line or project
• Performs full-cycle duties in a multi-currency environment
• Monitors and resolves batch posting issues in applicable ERP
• Assists in the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Posts journal entries and ensure all financial transactions are recorded timely
• State and sales tax & VAT analysis and remittances
• Monitors accounts receivable aging and follow up on overdue accounts
• Supports the monthly analysis of manufacturing costs and inventory valuation
• Assists in preparation of cost reports and identifying cost-savings opportunities
• Maintains Fixed Assets Register
• Prepares monthly depreciation schedule and entries
• Assists in the preparation of audit working papers
• Prepares monthly results variance analysis; analyze variances between actual and budgeted results, providing explanation and insights
• Works closely with cross-functional teams, including production, supply chain, and sales to gather financial data
• Collaborates with other finance team members on various projects
• Performs other duties outside their scope of work as assigned and required

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation considered and asset
• Minimum of 3 years' of experience or proven track record in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency in financial software and systems (e.g., ERP systems, Excel)
• Able to demonstrate logical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Able to exercise sound judgment, is self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize key requirements in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Must be able to read, write and speak/understand English fluently

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or workstation
• Repetitive hand and arm movements
• Occasional lifting up to 20lbs may be required
• Frequent reaching, grasping, pushing or pulling, bending or twisting motions
• Walking short distances and standing for meetings or other office activities