Complex Accounting Specialist

A leading North American organization is seeking a Complex Accounting Specialist for a contract opportunity within its finance team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working with complex financial transactions, supporting external reporting requirements, and improving accounting processes. You’ll gain exposure to technical accounting matters while collaborating with colleagues across the business to maintain accurate and reliable financial reporting.

Reporting to an accounting leader, the Complex Accounting Specialist will support the accounting, analysis, and reporting of complex financial activities, including cash flows, financing transactions, and intercompany accounts. This contract position plays an important role in maintaining the integrity of financial information, supporting quarterly and annual reporting requirements, and strengthening internal controls. It offers an opportunity to apply and expand your technical accounting expertise while contributing to process improvements in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries to ensure financial transactions are accurately reflected in the organization's records
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting, including the preparation of financial statement disclosures
• Perform account analysis and monthly reconciliations to maintain accurate and complete financial information
• Investigate discrepancies, reconcile inconsistent data, and recommend adjustments where necessary
• Evaluate the accounting and reporting implications of significant financial transactions and prepare supporting documentation and disclosures
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy, streamline month-end close activities, and improve operational efficiency
• Ensure accounting procedures align with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks
• Respond to inquiries from external auditors and internal reviewers, providing clear explanations and supporting documentation
• Collaborate with finance colleagues and business partners to support reporting deadlines and ongoing accounting initiatives

What You Bring

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline
• A CPA designation or progress toward completing the qualification
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, or a related finance role
• Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) is an asset
• Strong technical accounting, analytical, and reconciliation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality financial records
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This contract role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex accounting and financial reporting activities within a large-scale business environment. You’ll work on challenging technical accounting matters, collaborate with experienced finance professionals, and support initiatives that improve reporting processes and internal controls. It’s an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to apply their expertise, gain valuable experience, and make a meaningful contribution to a finance team.