Senior Accountant

About the role

Carenet's Senior Accountant ensures the integrity, accuracy and reliability of its financial records by managing core accounting activities, supporting financial reporting and maintaining strong reconciliation and control processes. The role supports month-end and year-end close, financial analysis and audit readiness, contributing to sound financial discipline and risk reduction.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and classify them correctly in the general ledger.
• Reconcile subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger and investigate variances; perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and supporting schedules).
• Analyze account activity, trends and variances to identify risks, errors or improvement opportunities.
• Support month-end and year-end close, and prepare financial reports, summaries and ad hoc analyses for management.
• Assist in budget preparation, monitoring and variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, answering inquiries and providing documentation.
• Evaluate and support improvements to internal controls, including risk assessments and process reviews.
• Analyze costs, revenues and financial commitments to support forecasting and business planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, support special accounting projects, and provide guidance to clerical staff where needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in an accounting role.
• Experience with accounts payable processes and general ledger accounting.
• Preferred: M&A support, audit and compliance support, budgeting and forecasting assistance, and supervising or mentoring junior or clerical staff.

Required skills

• Proficiency in accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• QuickBooks background is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and reconciliation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills, with attention to detail.