We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team on a 12–14 month contract position to provide maternity leave coverage .

NATURE & SCOPE OF POSITION

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Accountant, FP&A; will be responsible for supporting key accounting, financial reporting, rebate management, fixed asset accounting, month-end closing, budgeting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A;), and management reporting activities. The role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate financial information, effective controls, and timely reporting.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Rebate Management – Customers and Vendors

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- Manage the end-to-end accounting and administration of customer and vendor rebate programs.

- Review rebate agreements, contracts, and supporting documentation to understand applicable rates, thresholds, volume requirements, and payment terms.

- Calculate and record customer and vendor rebates accurately and in accordance with contractual terms and accounting policies.

- Maintain detailed rebate schedules and supporting reconciliations.

- Monitor sales and purchase volumes against rebate thresholds and identify potential rebate accruals or claims.

- Prepare monthly rebate accruals, adjustments, and true-ups as part of the month-end closing process.

- Reconcile rebate receivables/payables and investigate variances or discrepancies.

- Coordinate with Sales, Procurement, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and vendors/customers to resolve rebate-related issues.

- Track rebate claims, credits, settlements,



and outstanding balances to ensure timely recovery or payment.

- Ensure appropriate documentation and audit trails are maintained for all rebate transactions.

- Identify opportunities to improve rebate processes, controls, and reporting.

Fixed Asset Management

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- Maintain accurate records of the company's fixed assets, including additions, disposals, transfers, and adjustments.

- Review capital expenditure requests and support documentation to determine appropriate capitalization.

- Record fixed asset additions and ensure assets are classified correctly according to accounting policies.

- Calculate and record monthly depreciation and amortization.

- Process asset transfers, disposals, write-offs, and impairment-related adjustments as required.

- Reconcile the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger on a regular basis.

- Maintain appropriate supporting documentation for fixed asset transactions.

- Support with annual audits and provide schedules and documentation relating to fixed assets.

Month-End Closing Support

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- Support the monthly financial close process and ensure assigned activities are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation,



rebates, reclassifications, and other month-end adjustments.

- Perform account reconciliations and investigate unusual or significant variances.

- Review general ledger accounts for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate classification.

- Assist in preparing reporting packages.

- Coordinate with various departments to obtain required information and ensure timely submission of close-related data.

- Identify process issues or accounting discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.

- Support internal and external audit requirements related to month-end and financial reporting.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;) and Budgeting

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- Support the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and business plans.

- Collect and consolidate financial and operational information from various departments and business units.

- Support the FP&A; team in building and maintaining planning templates and models.

- Assist in preparing revenue, cost, expense, and profitability forecasts.

- Analyze actual performance against budget and forecast and investigate significant variances.

- Assist with periodic forecast updates and scenario analysis.

- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights into trends, risks, and opportunities.

- Support in identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving financial performance.

- Ensure budgeting and forecasting assumptions are properly documented and supported.

- Assist with ad hoc financial analysis requests. <

📌 Senior Accountant (Canada)
🏢 Recruiting Brand
📍 Canada