Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

WE'RE HIRING — ACCOUNTANT

LM-ESP | Winnipeg, MB

• Process accounts payable – review, code, and post vendor invoices; manage payment runs and vendor inquiries
• Manage accounts receivable – issue client invoices, monitor aging, and follow up on outstanding accounts
• Post daily bank, deposit, and credit card activity; maintain general ledger accuracy through timely entries and journal coding
• Process employee expense submissions, reimbursements, and corporate credit card reconciliations
• Respond to project managers, principals, and team members on financial questions related to active project files

• Run bi-weekly payroll, including source deduction remittances (CPP, EI, income tax), benefits, and vacation accruals
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts at month-end
• Prepare project work‑in‑progress (WIP) reports, fee tracking, and consultant disbursement summaries
• Compile monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for partner review
• Prepare and remit GST / RST and other recurring regulatory filings

• Coordinate year‑end close and prepare working papers for the firm's external accountants
• Support corporate tax filings (federal and Manitoba), T4s, T5s, and related compliance and CRA correspondence
• Assist in the development of the annual firm budget, cash‑flow forecast, and partner financial reporting package
• Prepare schedules and analysis to support the annual partnership review and strategic planning process

• Maintain and refine internal controls, financial workflows, and accounting documentation
• Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards (ASPE), payroll regulations, and applicable Manitoba and federal requirements
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of financial tooling, dashboards, and reporting across the firm

• CPA designation completed, or actively pursuing through CPA Canada / CPA Manitoba
• 3 to 5 years of professional accounting experience (preferred), ideally within professional services, architecture / engineering, or a similarly project‑driven environment
• Working knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE), payroll, GST / RST, and CRA reporting requirements
• Strong proficiency in accounting software – direct experience with Ajera, Deltek, or similar A/E platforms is a strong asset; advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and written communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information for non‑financial audiences
• Demonstrated discretion and professionalism with sensitive financial and HR information
• Genuine interest in a long‑term, career position with a Manitoba professional services firm

• A full‑time, long‑term position with a stable, respected Manitoba firm with more than 70 years of practice history
• Direct collaboration with a senior accounting leader and ongoing exposure to partnership‑level decision‑making
• Competitive salary, benefits package, and professional development support – including CPA dues and continuing education
• A collaborative, professional, design‑driven work environment in Winnipeg's historic Exchange District