We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a wholesale distribution organization in Winnipeg, Manitoba on a Long-term Contract basis. This role is well suited to an accounting specialist with strong attention to detail who can manage core financial reporting activities, support a smooth month-end process, and strengthen the accuracy of day-to-day accounting operations. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams to analyze results, maintain strong financial controls, and help ensure reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.

Responsibilities:
• Complete monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and investigate account activity to confirm records are accurate and fully supported.
• Prepare and review journal entries required for the month-end close, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly in the general ledger.
• Maintain fixed asset accounting by tracking acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, and related continuity schedules.
• Provide day-to-day accounting support on accounts payable and accounts receivable items, helping resolve issues and improve transaction accuracy.
• Produce monthly and periodic financial reports that align with organizational reporting standards and timelines.
• Analyze financial results against budgets and prior periods, identifying significant variances and summarizing the drivers behind changes.
• Assist with review engagement preparation by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and supporting required deliverables.
• Contribute to month-end close activities during peak reporting periods, helping the team meet critical deadlines from August through October.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance accounting processes, strengthen compliance, and improve reporting quality.
• At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience in a senior-level or closely related role.
• Demonstrated success with account reconciliations, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and month-end close procedures.
• Experience preparing financial statements and performing variance analysis against budgets or forecasts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, analysis, and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with one or more ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP.
• Solid understanding of fixed asset accounting and supporting schedules.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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