Looking for a career opportunity where you can take your accounting expertise to the next level without sacrificing work life balance?

We’re looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join a growing organization in the engineering industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who wants to take on meaningful responsibilities, contribute to business success, and continue growing their career within a supportive team environment.

Our client recognizes that a successful career is about more than just the work. With a hybrid work arrangement and a focus on work life balance, this opportunity offers the flexibility to manage your professional responsibilities while making time for what matters outside of work. You’ll have the chance to expand your skills, take ownership of key accounting activities, and grow alongside an organization with exciting opportunities ahead.

The Senior Financial Accountant will play an key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting, improving accounting processes, and providing reliable financial information to support business decisions.

Senior Financial Accountant responsibilities:

- Manage month end and year end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
- Prepare financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Oversee general ledger activities and review accounting transactions for accuracy
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Support project accounting and collaborate with operational teams to monitor financial performance




- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and internal controls
- Assist with year end audits and coordinate with external accounting professionals as required

The successful candidate has:
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- CPA designation or progress toward a CPA designation is considered an asset
- Strong knowledge of full cycle accounting, financial reporting, and month end processes
- Experience in engineering, project based, or a related industry is considered an asset
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A collaborative and proactive approach, with an interest in professional growth and continuous improvement

Compensation and benefits:

- The discussed salary range is $90,000 to $110,000 per year, depending on experience
- Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered
- Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility
- Strong emphasis on work life balance
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Excellent opportunity for career development and career growth
- Opportunity to contribute to an expanding organization and take on greater responsibilities over time

If you’re ready for a role where your accounting expertise is valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and flexibility is part of the equation, we’d love to hear from you.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

📌 Senior Financial Accountant (Edmonton)
🏢 The Headhunters Recruitment
📍 Edmonton