Senior Accounting Analyst

Senior Accounting Analyst Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Work Arrangement: Hybrid Employment Type: Full-Time Contract - 6-12 month contract Salary: $40–$60/hour Aeolus Group is recruiting a Senior Accounting Analyst on behalf of a large, highly regulated organization in Sault Ste. Marie. This position is suited to a designated accounting professional with strong experience in month-end and year-end closing, financial reporting, general-ledger accounting, reconciliations, IFRS and audit support. The successful candidate will work closely with finance leadership, operational teams, external auditors and other stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead assigned month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely completion. Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting schedules. Assist with the preparation and review of monthly financial statements. Investigate financial-statement variances, determine root causes and escalate material issues. Review financial information before it is recorded in the corporate general ledger. Prepare accurate year-end working papers and respond to external-audit requests. Apply IFRS and internal accounting policies when reviewing financial transactions. Support the development and improvement of internal controls over financial reporting. Review complex financial calculations, contractual payments, commissions and stakeholder obligations. Support capital-asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation and useful-life reviews. Review the work of junior accounting team members and ensure identified issues are appropriately resolved. Participate in system implementations, process improvements, user acceptance testing and other finance initiatives. Collaborate with finance, operations, auditors, service providers and external stakeholders. Required Qualifications University degree in accounting, finance, business or a related discipline. Professional accounting designation (CPA). Three to five years of progressive accounting or audit experience within a medium-to-large organization. Hands-on experience with month-end and year-end closing. Experience preparing or reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements. Strong understanding of general-ledger accounting and internal controls. Advanced analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel. Preferred Qualifications Practical experience applying IFRS. Experience supporting external audits and preparing year-end working papers. Capital-asset accounting experience. Experience within a large, public-sector or highly regulated organization. Experience reviewing complex contractual payments or high-value financial transactions. Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup formulas and large-data analysis.

Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and general ledger maintenance. Collaborate with leadership and external auditors to manage audit requests and improve internal financial controls.

Requires a university degree in accounting or finance and a CPA designation. Candidates need three to five years of progressive accounting experience, specifically with IFRS and financial statement preparation.

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• Month-end closing
• Year-end closing
• Financial reporting
• General ledger accounting
• Reconciliations
• IFRS
• Audit support
• Internal controls
• Capital asset accounting
• Financial statement analysis
• ERP systems
• Microsoft Excel

• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

14 févr. 2027

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

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