Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant
Dartmouth, NS

Right Traffic is a leading company in the Traffic Control industry, experiencing rapid growth across North America. As the fastest-growing national traffic control company, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional services to our clients. We are private equity (PE) owned, and operate in a dynamic, evolving environment where adaptability and strategic thinking are highly valued.
We are seeking a motivated, proactive Senior Accountant to join our financial department as we continue to expand quickly and internationally. This is an exciting growth opportunity for someone seeking to broaden their current skills and professional goals in a fast paced, high performing environment.

Job Duties:

Perform full-cycle accounting activities (include, but not limited to):

• Oversee full cycle accounting for numerous operating companies.
• Manage junior accountant staff workload.
• Responsible for reviewing bi-weekly payroll, track benefit deductions and post related journal entries, compile payroll reports, reconciliations on a monthly and annual basis
• Review bank reconciliations
• Maintain inventory, fixed asset, and capital lease schedules
• Assist with preparing monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements in accordance with ASPE to ensure completeness and accuracy related to AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, intercompany transactions
• Prepare variance analysis on a monthly basis, comparing to prior periods and budget - communicate analysis to management and stakeholders
• Maintain accounting system and electronic accounting records (ensuring support and working papers are saved and accessible for applicable stakeholders)
• Contribute to development and implementation of accounting policies and internal controls
• Address external auditor requests by providing reports, samples, and support for requested transactions

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation preferred.
• Strong understanding of ASPE and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
• Experience and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Experience in a multi-site business would be a considerable asset.

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Jason Ozon, Senior Consultant, at [email protected]. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason Ozon know.

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