Intermediate Accountant

Symend; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Symend is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to play a pivotal role in financial accounting and reporting. The role focuses on accuracy, efficiency, and supporting growth through improved accounting processes and automation.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, a degree in accounting or finance, and strong skills in financial analysis and reporting. This position offers a hybrid work environment with potential remote options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in professional accounting roles.
• Proficiency in accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
• US GAAP knowledge preferred.
• Experience with Netsuite is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Accounts Payable clerk, verifying vendor invoices and employee expenses.
• Prepare and file sales tax and GST returns for Canada.
• Prepare biweekly cash flow reports, monitor cash on hand, and assist in cash projections.
• Assist Accounts Receivable activities, including client onboarding, reviewing contracts, invoicing, and managing outstanding balances.
• Coordinate month-end closing procedures, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, allocations and accruals.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to stakeholders, identifying trends and variances.
• Support external audits with documentation and explanations.
• Drive process improvements and automation within accounting using technology and AI.
• Support team members and guide them.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects.
• Assist with Budget vs Actual reporting.

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Netsuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job purpose:

The Intermediate Accountantassumes a pivotal role within our accounting department, taking on increased responsibilities in financial accounting and reporting processes. With a focus onoptimizingefficiency and accuracy, this position contributes to the development and implementation of accounting strategies and initiatives to support the company's growth trajectory.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinate withAccounts Payableclerk, including verifyingaccuracyof vendor invoices and employee expenses.

• Prepareand filesales taxand GSTreturnfor Canada.

• Prepare biweekly cash flow reports tomonitorcash on hand,assistin the projection ofcash inflows andoutflowsandproposetransfers to address cash demands.

• AssistAccounts Receivable activities, includingclient onboarding,reviewing ofcontracts and clientinvoicing,and managing outstanding balances.

• Coordinate month-end closing procedures, preparing journal entries,reconciliations,costallocationsand accruals for various accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

• Analyze financial data and provide insights to stakeholders,identifyingtrends, variances, and areas for improvement.

• Supportduring external audits,assistingwithrequestsand providing necessary documentation and explanations.

• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives within the accounting function,leveragingtechnologyand AIto enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Support members of the accounting teamand provide guidance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects and initiatives,leveragingfinancialexpertiseto achieve organizationalobjectives.

• Assistwith preparing Budget Vs Actual reporting.

Qualifications, Abilities, and Skills Required:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or financerequired.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in professional accounting roles.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Proficiencyin accounting principles and financial reporting requirements, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data andprovideactionable insights.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve issues and implement solutions proactively.

• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a drive for continuous improvement and excellence.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and experience with accounting software.Netsuiteexperience is an asset.

• Knowledge of US GAAP principles preferred.

Working conditions:

• Open office environment / Remote opportunity available

Direct reports:

• N/A