Senior Financial Accountant (Contract)

Are you a CPA-designated accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established organization seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-18 month contract. This is a great prospect for someone who thrives on delivering accurate financial reporting, improving processes, and partnering with teams across the business.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the timely and accurate completion of monthly financial reporting while supporting the broader finance team with year-end activities, compliance, and ongoing projects.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the monthly close process, including preparing working papers, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and posting journal entries

Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for senior leadership and external stakeholders

Prepare and file regulatory returns, including GST/HST, WCB, royalties, and other required filings

Maintain customer and vendor records and related financial information

Support the year-end audit process and coordinate with external auditors

Contribute to finance initiatives and continuous improvement projects

Provide support across the finance department as needed

What We’re Looking For

CPA designation (required)





Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

5+ years of progressive accounting experience

Strong knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE)

Experience with full-cycle accounting, including purchasing and billing

Excellent analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Effective communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint

Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software is considered an asset

Experience in the mining or manufacturing industry is considered an asset The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be someone who enjoys solving problems, building strong working relationships, and taking ownership of your work. You’re collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. You bring a continuous improvement mindset and are comfortable working in an environment where priorities can evolve.

📌 Senior Financial Accountant (Slave Lake)
🏢 Finlink Group
📍 Slave Lake