About this role
*About the Opportunity*
Maple Tree Consulting & Support Services Ltd. is an established and growing organization providing group home operations and family support services throughout the Edmonton region. We are seeking a highly organized, systems-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping functions across a complex multi-entity structure.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing structure, organization, and accountability to financial operations. You will work independently while receiving high-level support and guidance from an experienced CFO in a role that offers strong exposure to operational, intercompany, and property accounting.
*What You Will Do*
As the Senior Accountant, you will oversee full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping functions across multiple entities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
*Core Responsibilities*
*Full-Cycle Accounting & Bookkeeping*
* Maintain complete and accurate financial records for multiple entities * Manage daily bookkeeping activities including journal entries and general ledger maintenance * Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations * Process accounts payable and accounts receivable * Prepare and issue invoices and track collections * Reconcile high-volume corporate credit card transactions and expense reporting * Monitor cash flow and assist with forecasting * Prepare month-end and year-end working papers and reconciliations * Maintain organized digital and physical financial records
*Intercompany & Property Accounting*
* Manage accounting activities for eight distinct properties owned by intercompany entities * Process and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances * Oversee accounting related to mortgages, utilities, property taxes, and maintenance expenses * Coordinate accounting related to property management operations, maintenance billings, and work orders * Assist with accounting for short-term rental operations and related reporting
*Revenue & Government Billings*
* Execute government contract billings for family intervention and support services * Monitor receivables and ensure timely submission of funding invoices and supporting documentation * Support audit preparation and reporting requirements related to government funding
*Payroll & Compliance*
* Oversee payroll processing and employee benefits administration * Ensure accurate and timely CRA remittances, WCB filings, payroll reporting, and statutory compliance * Assist with T4 preparation and year-end payroll reconciliations * Support compliance with internal financial controls and reporting standards
*Process Management & Operational Support*
* Develop and improve accounting and bookkeeping procedures * Maintain structured workflows and ensure strong organizational practices * Identify process inefficiencies and recommend operational improvements * Support leadership with reporting, reconciliations, and ad hoc financial analysis
*Who You Are*
*Designated or Near-Designated Professional*
* CPA designation or actively pursuing designation preferred * Equivalent practical accounting and bookkeeping experience will also be considered
*Detail-Oriented & Systems-Focused*
* Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy * Strong organizational and time management skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
*Independent & Adaptable*
* Comfortable working autonomously with minimal supervision * Able to adapt quickly within a fast-paced and evolving environment * Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
*Strong Communicator*
* Able to communicate financial information clearly and professionally * Proactively identifies issues and collaborates effectively with operational teams and leadership
*Technical Requirements*
*Required*
· Extensive hands-on experience with QuickBooks
· Strong understan