Senior Accountant
$53,700 - $89,400 per year, full-time permanent, generous benefits package
Do you thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment, enjoy working with people, and are passionate about sharing your knowledge? Science North is where all of these things come together.
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join our team of accounting professionals supporting a wide variety of business and financial needs across the organization. This role offers the opportunity to grow as a financial leader within a dynamic and mission-driven organization, contributing meaningfully to operational excellence and organizational success.
Position Overview
As the successful candidate you will operate as a key financial resource to the Centre, responsible for the accurate and timely execution of core accounting operations and financial reporting functions. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will provide leadership within the accounting team and ensure the integrity of the organization’s financial systems and internal controls.
You will provide advice and guidance to managers across the organization on financial matters including budgeting, internal controls, systems integration, compliance requirements, and funder accountability. You will also play a critical role in payroll oversight, financial analysis, government reporting, internal financial statements, and continuous improvement of financial processes.
Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting
Support the month-end close process while ensuring timely and accurate completion of all reconciliations and journal entries
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring accurate coding and financial data
Prepare internal financial statements and supporting schedules including monthly cashflow reporting and schedules
Perform variance analysis and provide meaningful financial insights to management
Support budget development and monitor performance against approved budgets
Prepare and review financial reports for government and other funders
Provide oversight of key accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, balance sheet reconciliations, and related processes
Payroll & Compliance
Oversee complex payroll processing and ensure compliance with all legislative requirements
Ensure accurate reporting of statutory remittances and related filings
Audit & Internal Controls
Support annual year-end audit and act as a liaison for auditors on operational accounting matters
Maintain and monitor internal controls, identifying and addressing areas of risk
Contribute to the development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures
Identify opportunities and monitor adherence as it relates to policy compliance
Leadership & Team Development
Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and mentorship to accounting professionals and support teams
Review and approve staff work to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Assign workloads, establish priorities, and support professional development within the team
Foster a collaborative and service-oriented team environment both within the team and cross-functionally
Systems & Process Improvement
Lead or participate in financial systems development and integration initiatives
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting capabilities
Lead cross-functional project teams, building organizational support for financial initiatives
What you bring:
As the successful candidate you will bring with you significant experience in complex financial reporting, grant funding, fund accounting, commodity tax matters, payroll processing and legislative requirements all with a passion and vision to optimize business processes and systems.
A recognized professional accounting designation (CPA) complete or near completion (or equivalent experience)
Strong leadership, reliability, and professionalism
Sound knowledge of advanced accounting principles, complex payroll, and fund…