Financial Accounting
Canada8h ago
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Key details
- Salary
- CA$66K–CA$86K/yr
- Location
- Canada
- Work style
- Remote
- Level
- Mid level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3–6 yrs
- Function
- Finance & Accounting
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 8h ago
Skills
About the role
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Financial Accounting (Senior Accountant) based in Canada.
Are you an experienced accounting professional looking to take ownership of complex financial operations in a dynamic, international organization? This opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong accounting controls, and supporting business growth. You will manage core accounting activities, including month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and financial analysis across multiple entities. Working within a multi-currency environment, you will collaborate with finance leadership and cross-functional teams on technical accounting matters and process improvements. The position combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with opportunities to exercise independent judgment, contribute to strategic projects, and mentor colleagues. If you are detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to grow within an evolving finance organization, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a fully remote environment.
Accountabilities:
- Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations across various balance sheet accounts, including capitalized assets and fixed assets.
- Manage monthly accruals across multiple cost centers, ensuring accurate and timely financial records.
- Take ownership of accounting activities for one or more international subsidiaries, serving as the primary accounting contact and managing month-end close processes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Review financial information regularly, perform variance analysis, and verify the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial records.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are consistently met.
- Maintain accurate accounting documentation and supporting schedules to facilitate internal reporting and financial reviews.
- Coordinate and respond to external audit requests, preparing supporting documentation and working with auditors to address inquiries.
- Collaborate with accounting and finance leadership on technical accounting matters, policy interpretation, and complex financial reporting issues.
- Contribute to ad hoc finance and accounting projects, including process improvements, system implementations, and documentation initiatives.
- Support the development and maintenance of accounting policies, technical position papers, and internal financial procedures.
- Take ownership of assigned accounting processes, exercise independent judgment, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Provide guidance and knowledge-sharing support to colleagues while contributing to the continuous development of the finance function.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience in a corporate accounting environment or public accounting firm. Candidates with exclusively public accounting experience will also be considered.
- Experience working in multi-entity and multi-currency accounting environments.
- Proficiency with NetSuite or a comparable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
- Practical experience in fixed asset accounting and capitalized assets, including internally developed software or similar investments.
- Strong knowledge of month-end closing procedures, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Solid understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) and fundamental accounting principles.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to work with complex financial data and reporting schedules.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across finance and business teams.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- A proactive and accountable approach, with the confidence to take ownership of complex accounting activities.
- Previous experience in public accounting, particularly with a Big Four or reputable regional accounting firm.
- An active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or progress toward CPA certification.
- Experience preparing technical accounting position papers, accounting policies, and supporting documentation.
- Previous involvement in ERP or financial system implementations.
- Experience supporting external audits and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Background in financial reporting within a large, complex, multi-entity corporate environment.
- Competitive Salary: Annual base salary ranging from CAD $66,000 to $86,000 for candidates based in Canada, depending on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, performance, and geographic location.
- Remote Work: Fully remote employment opportunities, providing flexibility to work from Canada.
- Healthcare Coverage: Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to country-specific eligibility.
- Insurance Protection: Disability and life insurance benefits for eligible employees.
- Retirement Savings: Participation in retirement savings programs, subject to local employment arrangements.
- Paid Time Off: Paid leave to support personal commitments, rest, and work-life balance.
- Wellness Programs: Access to company-sponsored wellness initiatives and additional employee benefits.
- Learning and Development: Opportunities to strengthen technical accounting expertise and develop professionally within a growing finance organization.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced finance professionals in an international, virtual-first organization.
- Career Growth: Opportunities to take on greater responsibilities, contribute to process improvements, and develop expertise in complex accounting operations.
Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications: