Senior Accountant

Our client is seeking a proactive, detail\-oriented Senior Accountant to support financial reporting and operational accounting functions for a term of 3 months with the possibility of extension or conversion. This role is hybrid in office 2\-3 days a week in the Burlington area. You will be a key contributor to the full cycle of accounting, maintaining rigorous internal controls and providing the analytical support needed to drive regional growth. This is an ideal role for a CPA (or CPA candidate) who thrives in a high\-volume environment and enjoys diving deep into complex reconciliations and system optimization. Key Responsibilities: * Execute the month\-end, quarter\-end, and year\-end closing processes, preparing accurate journal entries and working papers in compliance with IFRS/US GAAP. * Support the Accounting Manager by providing oversight and guidance to junior team members (A/R, A/P) on complex transactions and NetSuite workflows. * Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for the annual external audit, assisting as a key point of contact for auditor inquiries. * Analyze inventory valuation and COGS within NetSuite, collaborating with Warehouse teams to investigate cycle count discrepancies and ensure accuracy across multi\-location inventory. * Process and validate retailer deductions and chargebacks, working closely with sales and operations to protect company cash flow. * Perform daily and monthly reconciliations to safeguard assets and ensure the continuous integrity of financial data within the ERP. * Drive NetSuite process improvements, including the creation and maintenance of Saved Searches and SuiteAnalytics reports to automate manual workflows. * Prepare tax compliance filings, including HST/GST returns using NetSuite’s tax modules and supporting corporate tax installment calculations. Qualifications \& Experience: * CPA designation is preferred; candidates nearing completion will be considered. * 4\+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a proven track record of handling complex reconciliations and full\-cycle reporting. * Hands\-on experience with NetSuite is required, specifically within the context of a CPG, Food \& Beverage, or Manufacturing environment. * Strong understanding of inventory and trade spend accounting is highly preferred due to the specific requirements of the industry. * Advanced Excel skills are essential (Power Query, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP). If you’re qualified and interested in this opportunity, send your resume in word format to Michelle Campanaro, CPA at michelle.campanaro@randstad.ca.