Accounting Manager

Vaco Recruiter Services; Calgary; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment service provider is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a fully remote contract role in Calgary. The right candidate will oversee revenue accounting processes, manage month-end close activities, and coordinate payroll processing. Candidates should have 5-8 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree. Strong analytical and communication skills required. The pay rate is $50/hour.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant accounting experience, fintech startup experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and experience with payroll processes.
• Demonstrate proactive, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee revenue accounting close responsibilities and analyze data.
• Manage month and quarter end close activities and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate processing of semi-monthly payroll and filing of payroll forms.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with Google Suite

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

About the Client

Our client is looking to hire an Accounting Manager on a three-to-six-month contract with permanent potential.

About the Opportunity

• Fully remote, must be in PST or MST time zone
• Revenue / Platform Accounting: Oversee revenue accounting close responsibilities including but not limited to: analyzing data against business drivers to identify trends / issues in revenue and expense recognition, merchant billing and collections, reconciliation of receivables, unearned revenue, contract liabilities and transactional revenue in accordance with ASC 606.
• Manage month and quarter end close activities, including review of journal entries, detail and summary level analysis of impacts to the balance sheet and income statement, balance sheet account reconciliations, and reporting schedules ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Oversee vendor management and accounts payable cycle ensuring expenses are recorded properly and vendors are paid in a timely manner
• Coordinate processing of semi-monthly payroll and filing of quarterly/annual payroll forms. Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual payroll accounting processes
• Work directly with auditors and tax consultants to coordinate procedures and deliverables for quarterly reviews, annual audit, and tax filings
• Responsible for supervising, training, and mentoring individuals within the accounting team
• Assist Corporate Controller on various ad hoc reporting projects and requests

About You

• 5-8 years of relevant accounting experience, fintech startup experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required; CPA preferred
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Demonstrate ability to be proactive, analytical, and use critical and strategic thinking to solve complex problems
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong proficiency with Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experience with NetSuite preferred

Pay Rate

$ 50 / hour

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.