Senior Accountant

1Valet; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company seeks a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic Finance team in Ottawa. This role involves preparing financial statements, leading the month-end close process, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, extensive accounting experience, and proficiency in systems like NetSuite. The company values autonomy and offers a culture that encourages personal growth and flexibility. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Unlimited paid time off

Employee stock options

100% employer-paid benefits

10-day holiday office shutdown in December

Support for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional accounting experience required.
• Must have CPA designation and Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong experience with month-end close and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements monthly and annually.
• Lead month-end close process ensuring timely reporting.
• Assist in audits and maintain compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Financial Reporting

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

NetSuite

ADP

Expensify

Job description

JOB TITLE/

Senior Accountant

(Senior Accountant Band 6)

LOCATION/

Ottawa in Office (Prince of Wales and Baseline)

SALARY RANGE/

Range ($69,100 - $103,600)

Salary is determined by experience level in role, internal and pay equity practices and market demand

POSITION OVERVIEW/

As a key member of the Finance team reporting to the VP of Finance, the Senior Accountant will play an integral role in the 1VALET accounting department. The Senior Accountant will apply accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports, and ensure that appropriate accounting controls are maintained. This role is critical to the monthly close process across 1VALET’s North American business operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES/

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial reporting packages.
• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare account reconciliations and accruals.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Review and post journal entries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to capture necessary financial entries.
• Prepare for and support internal and external audits.
• Compile documentation and respond to auditor inquiries during year-end audits.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts; perform variance analysis.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and Canadian regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for CRA, IRS, and provincial/state tax authorities.
• Support the transition from a third-party finance provider to an in-house finance team.
• Assist with the implementation of ERP, expense management, and payroll systems to enhance operational efficiency.
• Create, update, and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls.
• Revamp the cost code structure as necessary.
• Research and complete outstanding financial filings.
• Identify and resolve challenges during the finance team transition, correcting historical financial discrepancies proactively.

QUALIFICATION/

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation required.

· Minimum of 5 years of professional accounting experience.

· Proficiency with NetSuite and the ability to quickly learn new systems.

· Experience using payroll and expense systems such as ADP and Expensify.

· External audit experience at a CPA firm.

· Strong experience with month-end close, booking adjusting journal entries, and preparing close packages.

· Skilled in documenting systems, processes, and procedures.

· Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Workspace.

· Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving financial discrepancies.

· Solid understanding of financial regulations, tax compliance (GST/HST, PST/QST), and internal controls.

· Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting financial data and insights to management and external stakeholders.

· Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and drive initiatives to completion with high accountability.

· Must be comfortable working 100% in the office.

What we offer:

• A culture of ownership and autonomy - you will thrive if you are a self-starter and enjoy a fast-paced environment
• Work with an incredible product - there is true belief across our team that we have the best product on the market
• Trust and flexibility - work from home, unlimited paid time off, and flexible schedules. We care about your performance, not your hours. We trust you to manage your time in a way that works best for you.
• Competitive compensation structure and 100% employer-paid benefits
• Extra perks: employee stock option packages, employer-paid benefits, 10-day holiday office shutdown each December, and support for professional growth.

Working With Us:

As a proud equal-opportunity employer, we consider all applicants for employment and openly encourage those who identify as members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our growing team. Join us, leave your mark, and let's make something extraordinary, together.