Senior Accountant (CPA)

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant (CPA) to join our client’s Americas Ledgers and Controls team in Edmonton, AB . This position is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, including financial reporting, reconciliations, data analysis, and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting month-end close processes, revenue recognition, accounts payable/receivable, fixed asset management, and inventory accounting for Canada and the broader Americas region.

A Canadian CPA designation is required for this role. Additionally, you must be comfortable operating as the sole accounting professional at the site, taking full ownership of day-to-day accounting responsibilities and collaborating remotely with finance team members at other locations.

• Location: Edmonton, AB
• Shift: Monday to Friday
• Job type: Permanent| Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Participate in month end close activities (journal entries, calculations and analysis, inter- unit/intercompany and other account validations).
• Support the Physical Inventory (stock, WIP, fixed assets).
• Support US GAAP/IFRS revenue recognition and accurate cost.
• Reconcile activity in the general ledger to ensure completeness and accuracy for financial reporting.
• Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliations in ARCS – Oracle.
• Prepare variance analysis to prior periods as requested.
• Support financial reporting for the Global Services Field Service and Repairs product lines in accordance with guidelines and provide accurate, consistent and timely data.
• Support Internal and External Audits.
• Process payroll for Global Services.
• Fixed Asset Management for Global Services.
• Maintaining Warranty files for Global Services.
• Full cycle of Accounts Receivable.
• Full cycle of Accounts Payable.
• Limit FX exposure using hedging where necessary.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Prepare cash flow and ensure credit control.
• Assist Tax Department with tax issues and reporting as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and income tax filings, as necessary.
• Identify synergies, in conjunction with the Americas Regional Accounting management team, to improve the effectiveness of the workflow.
• Maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
• Undertakes special assignments and projects as directed by Accounting Manager or the Regional Manager Ledgers & Controls, Americas.
• Must be comfortable operating as the sole accounting professional at the site, taking full ownership of day-to-day accounting responsibilities and collaborating remotely with finance team members at other locations

Qualifications:

• This position requires a Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting or Finance related major and at least five years directly related work experience. NOTE - must have some manufacturing industry work experience.
• Or a two-year degree in an Accounting or Finance related major and six years of accounting experience in a manufacturing operation.
• Canadian CPA designation is required for this role.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy and precision in financial records and reports.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize work efficiently.
• Knowledge of internal control practices.
• Advanced personal computer skills are necessary with direct experience in spreadsheets, word processing, databases and computerized accounting systems required.
• Must have experience supporting and interacting with Operations and a strong financial controls background.
• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada