Sr. Accountant

Senior Accountant | Edmonton, ABRobert Half is partnering with a well-established and respected manufacturing organization in the Edmonton area to identify a talented Senior Accountant.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working closely with operations, providing financial insight, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions while supporting a timely and accurate month-end close process.
• Produce monthly financial statements and provide detailed analysis of variances compared to budget, forecast, and prior-period results.
• Develop and deliver monthly and quarterly management reporting packages that support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Coordinate audit requirements, prepare supporting schedules, and act as a key liaison with external auditors during interim and year-end engagements.
• Assist with the annual budgeting and forecasting process, partnering with operational leaders to provide meaningful financial analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborate with plant and operational teams to understand business performance, resolve accounting issues, and provide ongoing financial guidance.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and capital project reporting to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct financial and cost analysis to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for improved profitability.
• Support manufacturing cost accounting activities, including variance analysis, standard costing reviews, and production performance reporting.