Senior Accountant in Cornwall

Job Description

Are you a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership, driving accuracy, and contributing to a prominent and continually growing business? Our client, a well-established family-owned organization with respected retail brands across Canada, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in Prince Edward Island.

This is a permanent, full-time role, ideal for a proactive, practical, and detail-oriented individual who can confidently step into the role and quickly make an impact.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $95,000 commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities for the Job:

• Manage and processing biweekly payroll
• Prepare and review full-cycle accounting activities, including:
  • Payroll
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Fixed Assets
  • General Ledger
• Support monthly and year-end financial reporting processes
• File monthly GST and HST returns
• Perform account reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Assist with cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting activities
• Support inventory accounting and fixed asset tracking
• Conduct variance analysis and providing meaningful financial insights to management
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulations, and reporting obligations

Experience & Attributes for Success:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within small-to-medium-sized businesses
• Professional accounting designation such as CPA, CMA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and full-cycle accounting processes
• Extensive payroll experience and confidence managing payroll independently
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics & advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience in a retail environment is considered an asset
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and team members

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact Lori-Lydia Loveless, Senior Recruitment Consultant at lori@accountantstaffing.com.

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