senior accountant
Description
Senior AccountantAt The Influence Agency, we bring brands to life through 360° digital marketing elevation, uniting influencer marketing, social media, paid media, SEO, content strategy, email marketing, web services and more, all under one roof. Our integrated approach means our team members don?t just execute tasks - they own a meaningful piece of a broader, holistic marketing strategy that drives real business outcomes for exciting brands across Canada and beyond.We?re looking for a Senior Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment and brings strong analytical thinking, financial accuracy, and operational organization to the team.In this role, you?ll support the day-to-day accounting and finance operations of the agency, helping ensure accurate reporting, smooth financial processes, and timely month-end close activities. You?ll work closely with the Financial Controller and VP of Finance across a variety of accounting functions including financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll support, vendor payments, tax filings, and operational finance processes.This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of balancing accuracy with efficiency in a dynamic and collaborative environment.Team Member TraitsPersonal Characteristics Cares greatly about their clients, coworkers, and selfHighly empathetic, positive, respectful and competitiveOpen-minded, curious, inclusive and trustworthyHard-working, prompt, organized, effective, detailed, and has meticulous follow-upA passion for learning and improvingA natural problem solver that identifies solutionsSense of humourAbility to think quickly and learn fastIs a team player but also knows how to work independentlyAbilities & SkillsStrong understanding of full-cycle accounting processes, including month-end close, AP, AR, payroll support, and reconciliationsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical and reporting capabilitiesProficiency in Microsoft Office and financial reporting preparationWorking knowledge of QuickBooks, experience with Plooto, Dext, Float, and Payment Evolution is considered a strong assetExperience in preparing and analyzing balance sheet reconciliations, aging schedules, and financial variancesStrong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularitiesStrong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneouslyExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to work independently while demonstrating critical thinking, initiative, and accountabilityWhat we?re looking forUniversity degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldCPA designation required or close to completionMinimum 2 years of experience in an operational finance or accounting function with exposure to full-cycle accountingExperience supporting month-end reporting, AP, AR, payroll, and financial reconciliationsExperience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments is considered an assetKey ResponsibilitiesThe ebbs and flows of work at an agency mean your role will be rich with variety. The right candidate will embrace the diversity of this environment and view it as an opportunity to learn and try new things.As a Senior Accountant, your core responsibilities will be:Financial Reporting & Month-End CloseSupport accurate and timely month-end close processes including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger analysisAssist in the preparation of internal financial statements and management reporting materialsTrack and monitor unearned revenue and related reporting requirementsAccounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Operational FinancePrepare and analyze accounts receivable and accounts payable aging schedulesSupport the AP cycle including processing vendor payments and influencer commission paymentsAssist with expense report preparat