Gigg Express Inc. is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant to join our Finance and Accounting team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing day-to-day accounting activities, month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting, reconciliations and accounting operations across multiple companies within the Gigg Group.

This position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on experience with accounting systems, excellent analytical skills and the ability to independently manage accounting responsibilities while supporting the CFO in financial reporting, audits and process improvements.

Job Responsibilities

- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reporting packages.
- Lead assigned month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely reporting.
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, adjusting entries and general ledger reconciliations.
- Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts, identify variances and provide explanations to management.
- Ensure accounting transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with applicable accounting standards, including ASPE.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis to support management decisions.
- Review general ledger balances, bank reconciliations and supporting financial schedules.
- Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, unusual transactions and outstanding reconciling items.
- Coordinate with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to reconcile subledger balances and resolve accounting issues.
- Review cash transactions, bank activities and payment-related accounting entries.
- Ensure supporting documentation is properly maintained and accounting records are complete and accurate.
- Prepare,



review and reconcile intercompany transactions, allocations and related-party account balances.
- Support combined and consolidated financial reporting, including intercompany eliminations and adjustments.
- Review foreign currency transactions and exchange differences, including CAD/USD account revaluations and reconciliations.
- Maintain and review fixed asset registers, depreciation schedules and asset-related journal entries.
- Review interest expenses, financing-related transactions and associated balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare and review GST/HST and other applicable indirect tax reconciliations and filings.
- Prepare year-end working papers and supporting schedules for external financial statement audits.
- Coordinate with external auditors and assist in responding to audit inquiries.
- Support tax compliance and other regulatory reporting requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, internal controls and financial reporting processes.
- Develop and maintain accounting documentation, reconciliation procedures and standard operating procedures.
- Provide guidance to junior accounting staff and review assigned accounting work for accuracy and completeness.
- Participate in special accounting projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as required.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting, general ledger reconciliations and financial reporting.




- Strong working knowledge of Canadian accounting principles, including ASPE.
- Experience preparing financial statements and managing month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, accrual accounting and financial analysis.
- Proficiency in accounting software or ERP systems. Experience with Sage 300 ERP; QuickBooks experience is an asset.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS and financial data analysis.
- Solid attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced accounting environment.
- CPA designation or advanced progression towards CPA certification.
- Experience in multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions and consolidated financial reporting.
- Previous accounting experience in transportation and logistics preferred.

If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume. Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS OR AGENCIES PLEASE!

GIGG Express Inc. is committed to accessibility, diversity and inclusion. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Application question(s):
- Are you CPA designated or working towards it?

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Accountant (Mississauga)
🏢 GiGG Express
📍 Mississauga