Senior Accountant

Liferaft; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking technology firm in Halifax, Canada, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Finance Team. This position involves managing financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting various financial operations. Ideal candidates will have a CPA designation and a minimum of 3 years of experience, including accounting in a SaaS environment. The company offers a competitive compensation package and promotes a work-life balance through flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan & benefits

Flexible time off

Yearly Lifestyle Subsidy

Investment in personal and professional growth

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a SaaS environment.
• Must have CPA designation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in compliance with GAAP.
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

3+ years of progressive accounting experience

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving skills

Education

CPA designation

Tools

QBO

Maxio

Float

Plooto

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Overview

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Finance Team. As Senior Accountant, you will work closely with the Financial Controller and Senior Director of Finance to play a critical role in supporting key financial operations, manage the financial records, and prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting. In this role, you will focus on ensuring compliance with accounting standards, preparing and maintaining financial records, supporting payroll processes, overseeing accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P), facilitating month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, managing sales tax compliance, and assisting with audit preparations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Manage A/R and A/P processes, including invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and expense tracking
• Support payroll processing and reconciliation
• Assist in financial audits and compliance activities
• Ensure compliance with sales tax regulations
• Help implement new software and processes to improve efficiency
• Participate in educational opportunities related to your role

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience (bonus points for SaaS experience)
• CPA designation
• Desire to provide all stakeholders with a great experience
• You're productive, driven, organized, detail-oriented
• You question the status quo to encourage improvement
• You learn quickly & enjoy problem solving
• You enjoy working both independently and on a team
• You are a strong and efficient communicator
• A great sense of humour never hurts!
• Love of dogs (you'll see them at the office!)
• Experience with QBO, Maxio, Float, and Plooto is considered an asset

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan & benefits
• Investment in personal and professional growth
• Remote work / office space with flexible hours
• Flexible time off - Take a minimum of 15 days / year with no cap beyond!
• 750 Yearly Lifestyle Subsidy
• Diversity & Inclusion Committee
• Authentic, engaged team, who value work life balance

Equal Opportunity

We’re building a company future generations can be proud of. Diversity at Liferaft means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person\'s talents and strengths. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or any other protected characteristic.