Senior Project Accountant

Kassen RF ·www.kassen.ca

Location Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Salary CAD 80,000 - 100,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
Accounting
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We're recruiting a Senior Project Accountant for an opportunity that combines financial reporting, business partnering, and process improvement within a growing multi-entity organization. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys looking beyond the numbers, strengthening financial processes, and supporting accurate, timely reporting across multiple business units.

 

Working closely with the Corporate Controller, you'll play a key role in financial reporting, budgeting, technical accounting, and identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.

 

What You'll Do

  • Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring the accurate preparation of financial statements and management reports.
  • Prepare and review financial statements for multiple legal entities.
  • Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide meaningful insights to support business decisions.
  • Review accounting transactions and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.
  • Monitor indirect tax reporting and support compliance with applicable tax regulations.
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
  • Review balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and other key accounting schedules.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and internal controls.
  • Investigate accounting issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
  • Support external audit activities by preparing schedules and responding to audit requests.
  • Assist with accounting for organizational growth initiatives and other special projects.
  • Act as a technical accounting resource, providing guidance and support to the finance team.

 

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • CPA designation, or progress toward obtaining one, is preferred.
  • Approximately 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Experience working in a multi-entity or multi-location environment.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, consolidations, and month-end accounting.
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Knowledge of Canadian indirect tax regulations; exposure to international operations is considered an asset.
  • Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience is considered an asset.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and process optimization.

 

Why Join

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization where you'll have the chance to influence financial reporting, strengthen accounting processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the finance function. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of accounting and finance initiatives while helping build scalable processes that support long-term growth.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Senior Project Accountant role?
Kassen RF is hiring for the Senior Project Accountant position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Senior Project Accountant job located?
The Senior Project Accountant role with Kassen RF is based in Guelph, CA.
What does the Senior Project Accountant role pay?
Kassen RF lists the Senior Project Accountant role at CAD 80,000–100,000 per year.
Is the Senior Project Accountant role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Kassen RF.
What experience level is the Senior Project Accountant role?
The Senior Project Accountant position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Senior Project Accountant role at Kassen RF?
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