Senior Accountant

About the role

We are looking for a proactive, detail‑oriented Senior Accountant to join our client’s finance team on a three‑month fixed‑term basis, with the possibility of extension or conversion. The role is hybrid, requiring 2‑3 days per week on‑site in the Toronto area, and will support full‑cycle accounting, internal controls and analytical reporting to drive regional growth.

Key responsibilities

• Execute month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end closing processes, preparing journal entries and working papers in compliance with IFRS/US GAAP.
• Support the Accounting Manager by overseeing junior A/R and A/P staff on complex transactions and NetSuite workflows.
• Prepare audit schedules and documentation for the annual external audit, acting as a point of contact for auditors.
• Analyze inventory valuation and COGS in NetSuite, collaborating with warehouse teams to resolve cycle‑count discrepancies across multiple locations.
• Process and validate retailer deductions and chargebacks, working with sales and operations to protect cash flow.
• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity within the ERP.
• Drive NetSuite process improvements, including creating and maintaining Saved Searches and SuiteAnalytics reports to automate workflows.
• Prepare tax compliance filings, including HST/GST returns using NetSuite’s tax modules and support corporate tax installment calculations.

Required profile

• CPA designation preferred; candidates nearing completion will be considered.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience with full‑cycle reporting and complex reconciliations.
• Hands‑on experience with NetSuite in a Food & Beverage, manufacturing or service environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory and trade‑spend accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP).
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior staff.

Required skills

• NetSuite ERP
• IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards
• Advanced Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP)
• Saved Searches and SuiteAnalytics reporting
• HST/GST tax compliance in NetSuite
• Audit schedule preparation