Senior Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Accountable for managing financial activities, ensuring accurate and prompt financial record-keeping, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards and industry best practices.

• Proficient in financial reporting, strategic governance, management accounting, internal controls, taxation, and finance operations.

• Assists the Sr. Manager, Accounting with daily tasks and projects, providing support to the Accounting team and other departments.

• Prepares and/or reviews general journal entries for all entities.

• Prepares and reviews all management-level reports (including product line, executive, and departmental) with detailed variance analysis (primarily on expenses) as necessary.

• Evaluates and implements suitable accounting policies and procedures to fulfill financial reporting requirements.

• Prepares and updates account reconciliation files on a scheduled basis to ensure financial record accuracy and conducts appropriate balance sheet analysis.

• Identifies and resolves discrepancies within financial statements.

• Engages with internal and external stakeholders to ensure outstanding balances are resolved correctly.

• Prepares timely and accurate entries related to payroll transactions.

• Collaborates with tax professionals to prepare and file tax returns by supplying data and responses promptly.

• Evaluates tax obligations for all entities to ensure compliance with regulations and the implementation of best practices.

• Documents and, when necessary, develops and maintains departmental processes and procedures for up-to-date detailed work instructions.

• Identifies operational risks and enforces internal controls to mitigate risks in alignment with the organization’s strategy, mission, vision, and values.

• Works alongside the Sr. Manager, Accounting to identify and prioritize projects, develop a work plan, and monitor progress until completion.

• Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to provide financial support and insights.

• Partners with other accounting and finance professionals to sustain consistency and adopt best practices.

• Supports various special projects from inception to implementation, including software rollouts and analytical support for product lines as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Accounting or Finance) and 4-6 years of progressive experience in Accounting.

• Preference for a specialization in Accounting or Finance, with a CPA designation being advantageous.

• Global accounting and taxation experience is preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and ASPE standards.

• Familiarity with tax authorities.

• Strong business acumen.

• Excellent communication abilities.

• Proficient in project management.

• Knowledge of change management principles.

• Technical experience with ERP systems and related accounting systems that integrate with ERP solutions.

• Technical skills include proficiency in Excel and the ability to utilize Excel tools/other systems to generate necessary reports.

• Strong problem-solving capabilities with a critical and creative thinking approach.

• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Capacity to challenge the status quo and suggest innovative alternatives.

• Exceptional analytical skills to assess processes and identify inefficiencies.

• A proactive approach focused on continuous improvement and achieving measurable outcomes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Supportive and dynamic work environment.