Financial Accounting

Jobgether; Canada; Remote; CAD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Healthcare coverage

Pension plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Learning & development

Career growth

Job summary

Jobgether on behalf of a partner company seeks a Senior Accountant to own core financial operations in Canada. You will manage month-end close, multi-entity accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and multi-currency reporting in a fast-growing, international setting.

This fully remote role offers exposure to U.S. GAAP, advanced Excel, NetSuite, and opportunities to mentor colleagues and lead process improvements across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience in a corporate environment or public accounting firm.
• Experience in multi-entity and multi-currency environments.
• Proficiency with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system.
• Strong knowledge of month-end closing, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for complex data and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations across balance sheet accounts.
• Manage monthly accruals across multiple cost centers and subsidiaries.
• Lead month-end close for one or more international entities under U.S. GAAP.
• Review financial information, perform variance analysis, and ensure data integrity.
• Support monthly/quarterly/annual closes and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accounting documentation and supporting schedules for reviews.
• Coordinate external audits and provide supporting documentation.
• Collaborate on technical accounting matters and policy interpretation.
• Contribute to process improvements, system implementations, and documentation.
• Mentor colleagues and support continuous development of the finance function.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

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.

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.

Accountabilities

• 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

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.