- Senior Accountant
- Senior Accountant, WORK FROM HOME (WFH)
You want to do work that matters. We want to make that possible. Our client is a technology company in the transportation space that re-imagines how passengers travel in the future. As part of their growth, the company wants to hire people looking for long-term career as a Senior Accountant.
You will play a vital role in the day-to-day accounting operations and contribute to our financial close and reporting processes. This hands-on position involves a combination of routine tasks and collaborative efforts with other departments to deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting and analysis.
We are seeking a talented and self-motivated individual who is quick to adapt, thrives in a dynamic environment, excels at problem-solving, and possesses strong written and verbal communication skills. This role demands teamwork, both within the finance department and across all levels of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assume responsibility for assigned month-end accounting and reporting duties, including journal entry preparation, continuity schedule creation, and review and posting of accruals as needed.
- Proficiency in payroll processing, encompassing an understanding of payroll processing platforms such as ADP, reporting, journal posting, reconciliations, and accruals.
- Calculate, review, post, and report on employee Sales Incentive Plans (commissions).
- Organize data and optimize processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Experience in Canadian and US sales tax preparation, analysis, and filing, with the ability to assist in sales tax audits when necessary.
- Participate in interim and year-end audits, collaborating with the Controller to provide required documents and schedules to auditors.
- Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions.
- Prepare precise, timely, and comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial statements. Familiarity with tools like Blackline (or similar applications) for reconciliations is advantageous.
- Conduct monthly account analysis and compare actual results to forecasts, assisting in data compilation for forecasting purposes.
- Proficient understanding and practical experience in IFRS accounting, particularly IFRS 16 and Lease Accounting.
- Prepare, analyze, and review financial statements (balance sheet and income statement) on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Deliver business intelligence, insights, and reports to leadership.
- Exceptional communication skills for effective interactions via email, telephone, and in-person meetings.
Qualifications for Success:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CPA designation (CA) with 3-5 years of full-cycle accounting experience, including journal entries, period-end closing, and reconciliation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills for interactions via email, telephone, and in-person meetings.
- Advanced MS Excel skills, and experience in database management/Power BI is a valuable asset.
- Collaborative, approachable, and a team player who collaborates effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Keen attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to meet deadlines while performing well under pressure.
- Proficiency in gathering data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, and proposing solutions.
- Demonstrated experience with ERP systems and business intelligence software; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, BPC, Adaptive, or Netsuite's OpenAir is advantageous.
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