Senior Accountant

About YORK1:
YORK1 is a leader in environmental and industrial services, delivering sustainable waste management solutions across Ontario. With a growing fleet and strong regional presence, we are committed to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Our culture is rooted in innovation and accountability. Join a company that invests in its people and positively impacts the communities we serve.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on your experience
• Health and dental coverage for yourself and your dependents
• RRSP matching to help you plan for the future
• Ongoing training and development to support your growth and career progression.

Position Overview

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for managing complex accounting functions, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, preparing financial analyses, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This role serves as a key business partner to operational leaders and provides guidance on financial matters, process improvements, and compliance requirements.

The successful candidate will possess strong technical accounting expertise, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while supporting multiple business units.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances against budget and prior periods.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and supporting schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements.

General Accounting

• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger accounts.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Review transactions for proper accounting treatment and coding.

Financial Analysis & Business Support

• Conduct detailed financial and operational analysis to support decision-making.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis.
• Partner with operations and department leaders to improve financial performance.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support external audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit requests.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Assist with tax filings, government remittances, and other statutory reporting requirements.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and process automation initiatives.
• Leverage ERP systems and advanced Excel tools to enhance reporting capabilities.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting team members.
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team environment.
• Communicate financial information effectively to management and stakeholders.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation (completed or in progress) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in a multi-entity or complex business environment.
• Experience in construction, environmental services, transportation, logistics, or waste management industries is considered an asset.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems; Jonas software experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and audit processes.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen and customer-service mindset.

Core Competencies

• Takes ownership and delivers results.
• Uses data to solve problems and support decisions.
• Maintains accuracy and quality in work.
• Conveys information clearly and effectively.
• Builds positive working relationships across teams.
• Manages priorities and meets deadlines.
• Identifies opportunities to enhance processes.
• Understands the financial impact of business decisions.
• Responds effectively to changing priorities.
• Demonstrates professionalism and ethical judgment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Financial Accuracy

• 99%+ accuracy in financial reporting and account reconciliations.
• Minimal audit adjustments identified during external audits.

Month-End Close

• Completion of month-end close within established timelines.
• Timely preparation and submission of reporting packages.

Reconciliation Management

• 100% completion of assigned balance sheet reconciliations monthly.
• Outstanding reconciling items resolved within designated timelines.

Budget & Forecast Support

• Timely and accurate support of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Variance analysis completed and communicated effectively.

Compliance

• Compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Timely completion of government filings and remittances.

Process Improvement

• Identification and implementation of process improvements annually.
• Reduction of manual processes and reporting inefficiencies.

Stakeholder Support

• Positive feedback from internal stakeholders.
• Timely response to operational and management requests.

Team Contribution

• Effective collaboration with finance and operational teams.
• Mentorship and support provided to junior accounting staff.

Why This Role Matters at YORK1

The Senior Staff Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial information, providing meaningful analysis to business leaders, and supporting the organization's financial health.

This position serves as a trusted partner to both Finance and Operations by delivering timely financial insights, identifying opportunities for process improvements, and helping drive operational efficiency. Through accurate reporting, compliance oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives, the Senior Staff Accountant contributes directly to YORK1's ability to make informed business decisions, manage risk, and achieve its long-term growth objectives.

The role is essential in strengthening the Finance team's capacity to support a rapidly evolving business while maintaining the high standards of accountability, accuracy, and operational excellence that define YORK1.

Why work with YORK1?

Our employees are essential in helping us achieve our mission of providing exceptional service and innovative solutions through our infrastructure and environmental services to some of Ontario's largest commercial and residential projects. They are the foundation of our success and represent our greatest strength. We focus on investing in our employees through career development and are building a culture of success that you can be a part of.

YORK1 is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), throughout our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Human Resources or the hiring manager. YORK1 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age. We thank everyone who applies; however, only the most qualified applicants will be contacted.