Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Canadian Health Solutions, based in Saint John, NB, is a growing group of health service companies that develop and provide leading medical and research services. We are looking to enhance our Finance Team with a Senior Accountant.Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will contribute to accurate financial records, effective internal controls, timely reporting, and financial analysis across a group of companies. You will work with owners, executives, and operational teams, build your experience in multi-company accounting, and take on increasing responsibility with guidance from the Controller. If you are ready to apply your CPA training in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.Duties and responsibilitiesFinancial Management and Internal Controls:Support the Controller in managing accounting operations across the group of companies, including financial reporting, cost tracking, and internal controls.Analyze revenue, expenses, and profitability to provide clear, timely information for decision-making.Maintain accurate general ledger accounts for multiple companies and reconcile intercompany, and other balance sheet accounts. Investigate discrepancies and follow up on outstanding items.Month-End Close and Financial Reporting:Coordinate assigned month-end and year-end close activities, prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and provide variance analysis for review by the Controller.Financial Software and Tools:Use accounting software, such as QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, and Excel to maintain financial records, reconcile transactions, and prepare reporting across multiple companies.Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and financial workflows, and support implementation with the Controller.Communication:Collaborate with finance, billing, administrative, and operational teams to resolve financial issues and explain financial results clearly.Build effective relationships with company stakeholders, suppliers, and external advisors, and help apply consistent financial policies and procedures across the group.Other duties as assigned from time to time.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a recently earned CPA designation or current enrollment in the CPA program.CPA designation is considered an asset.Practical accounting experienc...