Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Windsor, ON (In Office)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Position Overview

A well-established construction and real estate development organization is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its growing finance team. Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in managing financial reporting, month-end processes, project accounting, and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records.

This position is ideal for a CPA or CPA-designated professional with experience in the construction, real estate, or development industry who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts while ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist with project and job cost accounting, including tracking project budgets, costs, and profitability.
• Prepare and analyze work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and project reporting.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit facilities, and intercompany transactions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning initiatives.
• Assist with GST/HST filings and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions during year-end audits and reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and provide guidance on accounting procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required (or actively completing final stages of the CPA program with significant relevant experience).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous experience within the construction, real estate development, or property management industry is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, job costing, and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as Sage, Jonas, Viewpoint, or similar accounting software is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Construction accounting and job costing.
• Work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.
• Capital asset accounting.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Intercompany accounting and consolidations.
• Audit preparation and coordination.
• Process improvement and internal controls.

What You'll Bring

• A proactive and hands-on approach to accounting.
• Strong business acumen and analytical thinking.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• A collaborative mindset with a desire to contribute to a growing organization.