Senior Accountant

Recruiting in Motion

  • Gatineau, QC Ottawa, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Position Title: Senior Accountant (Corporate Accounting)
Location: Ottawa, ON / Gatineau, QC
Work Model: Hybrid - 4 days per week onsite
Additional Notes:
Our Client is one of the largest renewable owners, operators and developers in the U.S., delivering innovative, renewable power solutions that accelerate the world towards a sustainable, low-carbon future. They are currently seeking Senior Accountant who will be working within a more extensive accounting department.As the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining proper ledgers, registers, accounts, journal entries, and similar financial records. In this role, you will regularly collaborate with members of the company’s group accounting team and support the Accounting Manager in meeting the tight corporate deadlines.Additional responsibilities include:
  • Drive the month / quarter and year end close for multiple entities
  • Prepare journal entries and ensure accuracy as part of the close process
  • Monitor the GL and perform any bank or account reconciliations needed
  • Support the financial reporting and FP&A teams by providing required analysis
  • Prepare all bank deposits and Canadian & US sales tax returns as required
  • Assist the auditors with year end close and any follow up questions or requests
  • Participate in the annual budget process
The Ideal Candidate will hold a degree in Business Administration, Accounting and their CPA designation. The Candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in full-cycle accounting within a complex accounting environment or public accounting firm. The Candidate will require strong demonstrated accounting principles (IFRS and US GAAP is an asset); Solid MS Excel skills (including vlookup and pivot tables), with the ability to learn new systems and adapt to ERPs quickly. The Candidate should possess strong communication skills (oral and written), English is essential, bilingualism is considered an asset. The successful Candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, a solid ability to maintain and establish priorities.What will make you stand out:
  • Flexibility to work additional hours at quarter-end or during peak periods
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Thrives in a team-based and dynamic environment
  • Proven skills to handle fast-paced and high volume
Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to Crystal atAt Recruiting in Motion, we may leverage AI-powered tools in our recruitment process. AI will never reach out to our candidates directly. For personalized assistance or more details on our recruitment process, please contact our hiring team.

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