Accountant / Senior BookkeeperCalgary, Alberta | Full-Time | Permanent | Primarily In-Office

Salary: $80,000–$110,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications The OpportunityMy client is an established private mortgage and financial services organization seeking an experienced Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper to manage full-cycle accounting for a group of related companies.

This is a hands-on position requiring the successful candidate to personally complete daily bookkeeping entries, reconciliations, month-end procedures, internal financial reporting, and year-end preparation. The role is not limited to reviewing or supervising the work of others.

The position may be suited to:

- A highly experienced full-cycle bookkeeper;
- An accountant currently pursuing a CPA designation; or
- A designated CPA who enjoys hands-on accounting responsibilities.

Key ResponsibilitiesFull-Cycle Accounting
- Perform full-cycle accounting for multiple related companies.
- Record daily financial transactions accurately and promptly.
- Maintain the chart of accounts and general ledger using Sage 50.
- Prepare and post journal entries and adjusting entries.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Process invoices, payments, receipts, deposits, and expenses.
- Process or oversee payroll and maintain accurate payroll records.
- Prepare GST returns and other routine government filings.
- Assist with annual T4 and T5 information returns.
- Monitor cash balances, receivables, payables, and upcoming obligations.

Reconciliations and Mortgage Transactions
- Complete monthly bank and credit-card reconciliations.
- Complete daily trust-account reconciliations.
- Reconcile general-ledger and balance-sheet accounts.
- Coordinate with mortgage administration staff regarding:
- Mortgage fundings;
- Full and partial payouts;
- Interest calculations and distributions;
- Trust-account activity; and
- Other mortgage-related transactions.
- Investigate discrepancies and ensure they are resolved promptly.
- Maintain complete supporting records for all transactions.

Financial and Management Reporting
- Complete month-end closing procedures.
- Prepare internal monthly financial statements and accounting summaries.
- Prepare Excel-based management reports.
- Assist with budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, pro formas, and sensitivity analyses.
- Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Provide management with timely and useful financial information.
- Identify unusual transactions, financial risks, and emerging concerns.

Year-End and External Coordination
- Prepare year-end working papers and supporting schedules.
- Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, consultants, and financial professionals.
- Respond to requests for financial records and supporting information.




- Assist with annual financial-statement and corporate tax preparation.
- Ensure external accountants receive complete, accurate, and timely information.

Final year-end financial statements and corporate tax returns may be completed by external accountants. Compliance and Deadline Management
- Maintain a master calendar of accounting and corporate deadlines.
- Monitor government filings, remittances, annual returns, insurance renewals, quarterly reports, audits, and internal reporting requirements.
- Participate in monthly compliance and management meetings.
- Maintain accurate records supporting the organization’s regulatory responsibilities.
- Protect confidential employee, client, mortgage, and corporate information.
- Ensure all reporting and filing deadlines are met.

Team Coordination and Process Improvement
- Coordinate with bookkeeping and accounting support staff.
- Work collaboratively with mortgage administration and operational employees.
- Assist colleagues when workloads or deadlines require additional support.
- Recommend improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.
- Strengthen documentation, workflow, reporting accuracy, and operating efficiency.
- Perform other accounting and financial duties as required.

Qualifications and ExperienceThe successful candidate will ideally have:
- At least five years of progressive full-cycle bookkeeping or accounting experience.
- Hands-on experience completing daily accounting transactions.
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, GST, journal entries, and general-ledger accounting.
- Experience preparing monthly financial statements and management reports.
- Experience with budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, and financial analysis.
- Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 or comparable accounting software.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Experience completing bank, credit-card, and balance-sheet reconciliations.
- Experience preparing year-end working papers and coordinating with external accountants.
- Experience managing accounting for multiple companies or legal entities.
- An accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or business administration diploma or degree.

The following are considered assets:
- A CPA designation or current enrolment in the CPA program.
- Trust-account reconciliation experience.
- Experience in mortgage administration, private lending, investments, real estate,



or financial services.
- Experience coordinating or supervising accounting support staff.
- Familiarity with specialized mortgage administration software.

Core Competencies
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organization and deadline-management skills.
- Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities.
- Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Proactive and self-directed working style.
- Comfortable performing both transactional accounting and higher-level reporting.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional and collaborative approach.
- Sound judgment and commitment to confidentiality.
- Dependable follow-through and willingness to assist colleagues.
- Interest in a stable, long-term employment opportunity.

Measures of SuccessSuccess in this position will include:
- Accurate and current daily accounting records.
- Timely completion of bank and trust-account reconciliations.
- Accurate internal financial statements and management reports.
- Completion of all filings and reporting requirements by established deadlines.
- Well-organized year-end working papers.
- Effective coordination with internal staff and external accountants.
- No avoidable late filings, missed deadlines, or financial penalties.
- Prompt identification and resolution of accounting discrepancies.
- Meaningful improvements to accounting processes and controls.

Compensation and BenefitsThe organization offers:
- Annual salary of $80,000–$110,000, based on accounting experience, education, professional designation, and ability to assume the full responsibilities of the position.
- Group health and dental benefits.
- Annual profit-sharing or performance-based bonus opportunity.
- Four weeks of paid vacation.
- Paid statutory holidays.
- Employer-provided computer equipment.
- Complimentary heated underground parking.
- Limited remote-work flexibility, generally one to two days per month.

Work Location and ScheduleThis is a full-time, primarily in-office position located in Calgary. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, with some flexibility in daily start and finish times. How to ApplyPlease submit your résumé and a brief cover letter describing:
- Your full-cycle accounting experience;
- Your experience with Sage 50 or comparable accounting software;
- Your financial and management-reporting experience;
- Your experience with multi-company or trust-account reconciliations;
- Your CPA designation status, if applicable;
- Your compensation expectations fit with posted range; and
- Why this hands-on, long-term opportunity is a good fit for you.

All applications will be treated confidentially. Only candidates selected for the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

📌 Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper Financial Services Industry (Calgary)
🏢 Wendy Ellen
📍 Calgary