Job Description — Senior Accountant 

Reports to: Corporate Controller 

Pay Range DOE: 80,000 - 100,000 CAD

About Arc Beverage

Arc Beverage provides beverage co-manufacturing, packaging, and related operational services for brand owners. Our finance team partners with operations to maintain accurate financial records, support business decisions, and improve accounting processes.

Location and working hours

This position is based in Canada. Candidates must reside in Canada and be legally authorized to work in Canada. Regular working hours must align with Pacific Time (PT), including Pacific Standard Time (PST) and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), as applicable. Additional availability may be needed during month-end and year-end close.

About the role

The Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller is a hands-on finance professional responsible for leading the accounting close, maintaining reliable financial reporting, and overseeing cost and inventory accounting. This role supports the Controller, reviews transactional accounting work, and partners with operations to explain financial results and strengthen controls. 

Key responsibilities

• Support the Controller in managing the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Own and coordinate key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, amortization, reclassifications, and other accounting adjustments.
• Prepare, review, and maintain detailed balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, unusual transactions, and reconciliation issues.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Perform and review bank, credit card, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other account reconciliations.
• Support oversight of the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including vendor and customer account issues.
• Maintain and review fixed asset, prepaid expense, accrual, lease, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Support inventory accounting, including inventory reconciliations, costing, COGS, adjustments, and investigation of variances.
• Review capital expenditures and ensure appropriate capitalization and accounting treatment.
• Assist with cash management, cash flow reporting, and working capital analysis.
• Ensure accounting transactions are properly recorded, supported, and classified in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Support technical accounting assessments for new or unusual transactions.
• Assist with annual audits, tax filings, and other external reporting requirements.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor requests.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Support accounting system improvements, ERP enhancements, integrations, and automation initiatives.
• Provide guidance, review, and mentorship to junior accounting team members.
• Assist with establishing close timelines, assigning accounting activities, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Sales, HR, and other departments to resolve accounting and financial issues.
• Provide accounting and financial analysis to support management decision-making.
• Support the Controller with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and special projects as required.
• Step into other accounting functions as required to ensure the team meets reporting deadlines.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience; broader accounting oversight and review experience 
• Strong cost accounting and inventory analysis experience in manufacturing or co-packing is required.
• Proven experience leading or coordinating close activities, preparing financial reports, and resolving complex reconciliations.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting practices and sales tax requirements; cross-border and multi-currency experience is an asset.
• Canadian CPA designation or active progress toward designation is preferred
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial models, and proficiency with ERP systems.
• Ability to coach junior staff, manage deadlines, and explain financial information to operational leaders.
• Availability to work regular Pacific Time hours from Canada.

How you work

You combine sound judgment and attention to detail with a practical, collaborative approach. You take ownership of deadlines, communicate issues early, and help colleagues understand the financial impact of operational decisions.

Benefits and development

Canadian health benefits and paid time off, subject to the applicable employment agreement and plan eligibility. Opportunities to develop accounting skills and contribute to a collaborative finance team.

Equal opportunity and accommodations

Arc Beverage is committed to equal employment opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Applicants will be considered without discrimination on grounds protected by applicable Canadian human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request throughout the recruitment process.