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Senior Accountant

Toronto, Ontario | Full-time | Hybrid

About the Role

CIEL Capital Inc. is a Toronto-based private equity firm, and we are seeking a full-time Senior Accountant to run day-to-day accounting for the firm. The role covers full cycle accounting, including billing and intercompany accounting, payables and receivables, payroll, tax instalments and filings, and monthly financial reporting and analysis. It is hands-on and detail-driven, and it suits a self-motivated person who takes ownership of recurring deliverables and is equally comfortable working as part of a team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Accountant works closely with the rest of the CIEL team.

The role offers room to grow. Because the work touches every part of the firm, the Senior Accountant sees how our portfolio companies operate and is exposed to new deals, the M&A process, and the growth of the portfolio. A top performer will have the opportunity to build a long-term career at CIEL, with expanded responsibility as the firm grows.

Key Responsibilities

BILLING AND INTERCOMPANY

• Prepare monthly and quarterly invoices.
• Maintain the intercompany schedule and prepare intercompany entries.
• Manage term deposit schedules, as well as the related monthly receivable entries.
• Maintain receivable files, trackers, and schedules as required.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, AND JOURNAL ENTRIES

• Book receivable entries for invoices and collections.
• Book payable invoices, payments, and remittances as received.
• Prepare the bi-weekly payment run on the bank portal, including EFTs, wires, and e-transfers.
• Record journal entries and complete monthly account reconciliations as part of financial reporting.
• Update credit card registers and schedules weekly and enter the activity in QuickBooks Online.

PAYROLL AND BENEFITS

• Process semi-monthly payroll.
• Pull monthly benefit invoices and reconcile them to payroll records.
• Prepare T4s annually, and coordinate and review T5 slips and filings.

TAX

• Prepare and file quarterly and annual HST returns and instalments for the applicable entities.
• Calculate and remit monthly corporate tax instalments for the applicable entities.

FINANCIAL REPORTING AND CASH MANAGEMENT

• Prepare monthly CIEL financial reporting, including the supporting reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial and variance analysis.
• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare weekly cash flow projections.
• Support the year-end audit by preparing schedules and responding to requests from the external auditors.

ADMINISTRATION

• Process team expense reports and track strategic project and transaction expenses.
• Administer the corporate card program, including new account set-up and onboarding, ongoing program management, and KYC updates across the portfolio.
• Order office supplies and equipment and arrange courier shipments, as needed.
• Take on other finance and administrative items as requested.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Pursuing a CPA designation.
• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience, including multi-entity or intercompany accounting.
• Hands-on experience with Canadian payroll, HST, and year-end slips (T4 and T5).
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with automation or AI tools to improve accounting processes is an asset.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• High attention to detail and accuracy on recurring deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Clear communication with colleagues, partners, and portfolio company teams.
• Sound judgment with confidential financial information.
• Willingness to take ownership and improve existing processes.

Salary and Benefits

CA$70,000 to CA$90,000 per year. This is a hybrid role, with three days per week in person at our Toronto office. The role includes paid vacation and eligibility for the firm’s health and dental benefits.

CIEL Capital Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes applications from all interested parties. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation at any stage of the process are asked to let us know so we can ensure fair and equitable access.

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• How many years of full-cycle accounting experience do you have?
• Are you currently a designated CPA or actively pursuing your CPA designation in Canada? (Yes/No (or: Designated / Actively Pursuing / No)
• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
• How would you rate your proficiency with Microsoft Excel (e.g., lookups, pivot tables, cash flow modeling)? (Basic / Intermediate / Advanced)
• Do you have experience applying AI (artificial intelligence) tools to accounting workflows and processes?
• Do you have experience specifically managing multi-entity or intercompany accounts?
• This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week on-site at CIEL’s Toronto office. Are you comfortable meeting this in-office requirement?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M9B 6C2