Senior Accountant

Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Newmarket, ON (Hybrid — 3 days on-site) Salary: $80,000–$95000 plus 10% bonus Industry: Manufacturing Position Type: New Role About the Opportunity Our client is an established manufacturer with a strong market position and a commitment to operational excellence. They're building out their finance function and creating a new Senior Accountant role to strengthen their accounting and financial reporting capabilities. You'll own the company's general ledger, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. Serving as a key resource for month-end close and providing clear insights into the organization's financial health. You'll also support budget and forecast development, analyze variances to guide management decision-making, and produce ad hoc reporting for both local leadership and headquarters. This is a foundational role with clear scope and the opportunity to establish processes and systems that will serve the organization long-term. Key Responsibilities Prepare journal entries and manage month-end closing activities Prepare and maintain account reconciliations for Balance Sheet accounts (bank reconciliations, capital assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, reserves, unearned revenue) Prepare monthly accruals and tracking of Advertising & Promotional expenses Complete quarterly reporting packages and analysis of financial data for headquarters Validate annual sales rebate program reports Prepare monthly variance analysis comparing actual to forecast, budget, and prior year Generate ad hoc accounting and sales reports for internal management and external stakeholders Assist in development of the annual business plan and monthly forecasts What You Bring University or college diploma in Accounting or equivalent hands-on experience Minimum 3 years of general accounting and financial analysis experience Proficient with Microsoft Office, ideally advanced Excel Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities Hands-on experience with an ERP system (SAP S/4HANA) Nice to Have Cognos Analytics or business intelligence reporting experience Exposure to manufacturing or sales-driven business models Experience with sales rebate or promotional program accounting Next Steps We do appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Clarity Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please note: We use AI-assisted tools for notetaking during the screening process. JOB ID # 3622775 About Clarity Recruitment Clarity is an executive search and recruitment firm specializing in Finance & Accounting talent across Canada - from accountants to CFOs. Additionally, Clarity partners with organizations to hire exceptional talent in HR, Operations, and IT, helping build the teams that power business success. Our process is designed to minimize risk, maximize alignment, and move quickly. With dedicated practices in Executive Search, Full-Time Search, and Project & Interim Consulting, we help organizations grow with confidence. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!

The Senior Accountant will prepare journal entries, manage month-end closing activities, and maintain account reconciliations. This role also involves generating financial reports and supporting budget and forecast development.

Candidates should have a university or college diploma in Accounting or equivalent experience, along with a minimum of 3 years in general accounting and financial analysis. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel, and hands-on experience with an ERP system like SAP S/4HANA are also required.

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• Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• ERP Systems
• SAP S/4HANA
• Cognos Analytics
• Business Intelligence
• Variance Analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing

Formation minimale

Diplôme collégial

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

25 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Présence au bureau

3 jours par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Associate

Mode de candidature

La candidature directe est offerte