Senior Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Oversee accounting information systems and software utilized by client organizations.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to Staff Accountants on technical accounting matters.

• Foster and maintain client relationships.

• Progress towards managing a small team of staff accountants as the firm's practice expands.

• Take ownership of the gross margin within your pod, ensuring visibility into engagement profitability and accountability for team utilization.

• Manage complex bookkeeping and vController engagements.

• Conduct daily accounting functions to maintain client records, including accounts receivable and payables, while ensuring record completeness.

• Input data into accounting systems/software, maintaining the integrity of information and documentation.

• Review and process documentation provided by clients (bills, invoices, etc.).

• Actively reach out to clients for any additional information required.

• Communicate with clients via email and video conferences.

• Prepare financial reports and budgets for client review.

• Organize accounting records, financial statements, and reports for client distribution.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and work towards their resolution to share with the Manager of Accounting Services.

• Complete assigned tasks while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

• Identify opportunities for offering additional services.

• Develop and manage accounting and financial systems using Zenbooks best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Provide subject matter expertise and understand client needs effectively.

• Maintain strong client relationships.

• Ensure timely delivery of client solutions.

• Build and sustain relationships with internal accountants and consultants.

• Oversee the implementation of new software (e.g., payroll, accounting, payments) and processes within client organizations.

• Conduct bank and credit card reconciliations and follow up on any outstanding supporting documentation.

• Prepare sales tax (GST/HST/PST) returns.

• Perform financial statement reviews and prepare client files for year-end tax accountants.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in a client-facing role within public accounting.

• 1-2 years of experience assisting clients with monthly reporting in a client-facing capacity.

• Familiarity with cloud accounting software (such as Xero and/or QBO).

• Must successfully complete a criminal background check and/or education and employment verification.

• Working remotely is required, including access to high-speed internet and availability during core business hours.

🏝️ Benefits

• 5 Personal Days

• 10 Vacation days

• 1 week off during the winter holidays

• 100% Employer-paid Health benefits (medical, dental, disability, life insurance, and vision) including EAP and a flexible health spending account

• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• 100% Employer-paid Laptop, monitor, keyboard, and mouse

• 100% Employer-paid Ergonomic assessment of your home office (Virtual)

• Flexible work schedule