Senior Accountant Consultant

• A rapidly growing leader in the energy industry
• Provides valuable opportunities to collaborate with experienced colleagues

About Our Client

My client is a leading North American fluid power distributor serving industrial and mobile equipment markets with engineered, value‑added solutions. The company is an independent industry leader built through the integration of strong regional distributors.

Job Description

• Assist with daily corporate accounting operations, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring financial accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and post journal entries, perform detailed account reconciliations, and maintain supporting schedules to ensure integrity of financial reporting.
• Manage key accounting areas such as intercompany balances, fixed assets, rebates, capital expenditures, and related reconciliations and analyses.
• Support preparation of monthly financial reporting packages, including working capital, capital expenditures, balance sheet activity, and variance analysis compared to prior periods.
• Provide documentation and support for external audits, ensuring timely response to audit requests and compliance with testing requirements.
• Assist with accounting integration for acquisitions, including post-merger accounting activities and related reporting adjustments.
• Partner with the Assistant Controller and accounting team to review financial results, explain fluctuations, and resolve discrepancies.
• Learn and utilize financial systems such as Sage (fixed assets), Concur (expense management), and OneStream (consolidation and reporting).
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements and collaborate across multiple business units to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Help maintain strong internal control environments to protect company assets and support audit readiness.

The Successful Applicant

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; advanced degree or CPA designation is highly desirable.
• Brings 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment with multiple entities or business units.
• Solid command of U.S. GAAP and foundational accounting principles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting close cycles, preparing reconciliations, and producing accurate financial reports.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and complex formulas.
• Familiarity with ERP platforms and financial reporting systems used for accounting and consolidation processes.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Capable of handling multiple competing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Background in public accounting or external audit is beneficial.
• Exposure to mergers, acquisitions, or enterprise system implementations is considered an asset.

What's on Offer

Competitive pay and a strong benefits package