Senior Staff Accountant

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting activities, including accounts payable, expense processing, bank and credit card reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
• Prepare and review accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting working papers
• Review junior accounting staff’s work and provide day-to-day feedback
• Coordinate client payments, payroll processing, and statutory filings, including GST and WCB returns
• Support month-end and year-end reporting, financial analysis, audit engagements, and client reporting requirements
• Serve as a key contact for client inquiries and provide responsive, professional service
• Collaborate with senior team members on process improvements, special projects, and client-related accounting and administrative initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3–5 years of full-cycle bookkeeping/accounting experience, including strong Accounts Payable (AP) experience
• Hands-on experience with GST filings; payroll processing ideally
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger reviews
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong command of English
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
• High aptitude for technology and digital tools; strong IT skills and adaptability in a digital workplace
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a team
• Permanent residency or Canadian citizenship required
• Experience with public companies and/or IFRS is a valuable asset
• Experience collaborating with external auditors, senior leadership, or within a structured team environment is an asset
• Accounting designation is an asset but not a requirement

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting, including accounts payable, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Proficient in managing client inquiries and collaborating on process improvements while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Full-Cycle Bookkeeping
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• GST Filings
• Financial Analysis
• Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Bookkeeping
• Accounting Fundamentals
• Reconciliations
• Journal Entries
• General Ledger Maintenance
• Payroll Processing
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Engagements
• Expense Processing
• Statutory Filings

Soft Skills

• Detail-Oriented
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Analytical Thinking
• Multitasking

Certifications & Qualifications

• Accounting Designation

Industry Keywords

• IFRS
• Client Inquiries
• Public Companies
• WCB Returns

Tools & Technologies

• Digital Tools
• IT Skills