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Financial Accounting

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Finance & AccountingAccountant

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Overview

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.

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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.

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.

Requirements

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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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

What We Offer

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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.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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✓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.