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Senior Accountant

Job in Markham, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Vaco
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Tax Accountant
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst, Tax Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 CAD Yearly CAD 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

About the Company?

Our client is a wellness and consumer lifestyle company. They are looking for a Senior Accountant who will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust internal controls, and supporting the company's global team.

Why Work Here?
  • 100% Remote Role - open to candidates based in Ontario.
  • Excellent Potential for Upward Mobility - Strong opportunity for career advancement within the organization.
  • Rapidly Growing Company - Be a part of a dynamic and expanding team.
About the Opportunity
  • Financial Reporting:
    Assist in the preparation of IFRS-compliant financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Analyze trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.
  • Full Cycle Accounting:
    Oversee and support external bookkeepers for certain subsidiary entities during month- and year-end close.
  • Financial Analysis:
    Contribute to variance analysis, budgeting, and other ad hoc analysis. Assist with reporting and presenting findings to management.
  • General Ledger Maintenance:
    Maintain the general ledger by recording, classifying, and reconciling transactions. Support finance team members with accurate coding and documentation of entries.
  • Accounts Receivable:
    Support the AR specialist with complex or multicurrency transactions.
  • Bank Reconciliations:
    Reconcile bank and other financial accounts. Investigate discrepancies and ensure alignment with the general ledger.
  • Month-End and Year-End Close:
    Prepare journal entries, accruals, revaluations, and intercompany reconciliations. Compile supporting schedules for audit and tax purposes (e.g., accruals, prepaids, capital assets, PO clearing).
  • Compliance and Audit Support:
    Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal controls. Support GST/VAT filings, tax return reviews, and audit preparation.
  • Process Improvement:
    Identify and implement improvements to accounting workflows and systems.
  • Ad Hoc Reporting:
    Prepare special reports and data analysis as requested by the CFO.
About You
  • Education:

    Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CPA designation or in progress is an asset.
  • Experience:

    3-5 years of relevant accounting experience in a similar role. Experience in a small to medium-sized accounting firm is strongly preferred.
  • Accounting Knowledge:
    Solid understanding of IFRS, full cycle accounting, and tax implications of specific transactions (e.g., meals & entertainment, late fees, unrealized FX).
  • Technical

    Skills:

    Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (Sage 300 and/or Microsoft Business Central preferred). Familiarity with financial reporting tools or data visualization platforms is a plus.
  • Attention to Detail:
    High level of accuracy in data entry and reconciliations. Ability to identify and correct errors independently.
  • Analytical Thinking:
    Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Ability to draw insights from financial data.
  • Communication &

    Collaboration:

    Effective written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to work cross-functionally and convey complex financial information in a clear, concise manner.
Salary Range

$90,0000 - $100,000 /year?

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within Ontario and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client's requirements for this role.?

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact  .
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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