Accountant

Job Description

• This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Accountant based in Canada. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across the full accounting cycle within a collaborative, high-performing finance team. You will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting timely, reliable reporting. The position provides broad exposure to month-end close, reconciliations, working capital, taxation, and business support activities. You will work closely with finance colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders while progressively taking ownership of key accounting processes. The role also offers opportunities to identify process gaps, improve controls, and introduce greater efficiency across accounting operations. With a strong focus on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement, it provides an excellent platform for professional growth. This is a fully remote position open to candidates across Canada.
• Accountabilities: Month-end close and financial accounting: Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules, contribute to monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, and ensure financial information is accurate and delivered on schedule. Balance sheet management: Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances and unusual account activity, and ensure accounts are complete, accurate, and ready for review. Business and operational support: Review customer billings, support project accounting and reporting, assist with payroll processing and reconciliations, and contribute to broader finance initiatives. Cash flow and working capital: Perform cash and bank reconciliation reviews while monitoring accounts receivable and payable aging and proactively identifying at-risk balances. Tax and statutory reporting: Prepare indirect tax filings and other required statutory reporting, with attention to accuracy and compliance. Intercompany accounting: Support intercompany activities and collaborate with teams across the organization on accounting-related matters. Process improvement: Identify recurring issues and process gaps, recommend improvements, and help implement controls and efficiencies that strengthen accuracy and shorten close timelines. Analysis and problem-solving: Provide ad hoc financial analysis and investigate accounting issues to support decision-making and operational effectiveness. Progressive ownership: Develop increasing responsibility over accounting activities, requiring less oversight over time while contributing to overall finance team performance. Requirements: Accounting experience: 2–3 years of experience in general accounting, including month-end close, reconciliations, and broader accounting processes. Education: Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. ERP knowledge: Experience working with ERP systems; NetSuite experience is considered an asset. Technical accounting knowledge: Exposure to indirect taxation and/or multi-entity accounting environments is an advantage. Analytical skills: Strong attention to detail, sound problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to identify discrepancies and investigate their root causes. Organization: Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high levels of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Autonomy: Comfortable working independently while knowing when to escalate issues and collaborate with colleagues. Technology fluency: Comfortable using modern productivity tools and AI assistants such as Claude or Copilot to improve efficiency and productivity. Communication: Able to communicate clearly with finance and cross-functional stakeholders and contribute effectively to a collaborative team environment. Benefits: Salary: CAD $60,000–$75,000 annually. Health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for employees and their families. Insurance: Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage. Financial perks: Employee stock purchase plan, company bonus plan, referral bonus program, and computer purchase plan. Additional discounts: Discounts on home and auto insurance, among other available programs. Work-life balance: Company-paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off. Flexibility: Fully remote work in Canada and flexible working hours. Professional development: Employee education and development program, including 100% tuition and book reimbursement, subject to applicable restrictions. Wellness support: Employee Assistance Program offering counseling and wellness services. Career growth: Opportunities to broaden responsibilities, collaborate across teams, and develop professionally within a growing organization.
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