Senior Accountant

Empowered; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in enterprise networking is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant in Ottawa. The candidate will be responsible for reviewing vendor invoices, preparing tax returns, and providing month-end support. This hybrid position offers flexibility while engaging with a dedicated team focused on innovative solutions. Opportunities for growth and career progression are available, along with structured training and employer-matched benefits.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and career progression

Structured training and development plans

Employer-matched RRSP plan

Extended health care: Medical, Dental, and Vision

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years accounting experience required.
• Must be enrolled in CPA PEP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English required.

Responsibilities

• Review and post vendor invoices and employee expenses.
• Prepare periodic state sales and use tax returns.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on payments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving

Financial management

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related discipline

Certificate / Diploma in Business or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Suite

NetSuite

Job description

Empowered Networks Inc. (Empowered) is seeking a highly skilled detail oriented and professional full-time Senior Accountant to join our team.

About Empowered

For 25 years, Empowered has been working with the largest brands in the world. We specialize in helping to enhance and streamline the implementation, management, operations, and security of our customers corporate networks.We collaborate with customers to unlock the value in their present tools, modernize the tool stack where needed, and provide the improved compliance, risk management, and governance that the business is counting on. (see )

Empowered is a proud member of Fulcrum IT Partners, a growing network of top-tier cybersecurity, cloud, consumption-based IT, and managed services organizations across North America and Europe. This partnership enhances our ability to provide increased scale and advanced capabilities to our global customers. (seefulcrumitp)

Join an Innovative Team

Its an exciting time to be at Empowered. A career at Empowered is more than just a job it's an opportunity for you to help shape the future of enterprise networking. Empowereds team comprises some of the industrys most driven and knowledgeable minds. We are passionate user advocates. We are results and data driven. We continually build a culture that fosters inclusivity, communication, support, growth & development, and positivity.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic and accounting background, exceptional organizational skills with a proven track record of success in their field. We are looking for an individual who is not only technically and mathematically proficient but also demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, results-driven professional who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about your work and committed to excellence, we invite you to apply and become a key contributor to our innovative and forward-thinking company.

Responsibilities

• Review and post vendor invoices and employee expenses prepared by the Accounting Assistant;
• Assist with credit checks for new customers;
• Assist with weekly cash projection (i.e. determining payments to vendors);
• Update and maintain monthly reconciliation and tracking reports;
• Review and post weekly employee timesheets;
• Prepare periodic state sales and use tax returns;
• Prepare monthly GST / HST, QST, and provincial sales tax returns;
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on payments.
• Provide month-end support to Controller, including, but not limited to reconciling balance sheet and revenue accounts, analyzing margins and variances, and preparing adjusting entries;
• Provide audit support as required;
• Provide training, support and advice to Accounting Assistant and Order Administrator as required;
• Perform ad hoc projects as required, including, but not limited to, process improvements, dashboard and report creation, and procedural documentation; and
• Back-up for Accounting Assistant.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Excellent analytical, Excel and problem-solving skills;
• Strong financial management skills with a sound knowledge of accounting practices and principles; knowledge of sales tax regulations would be beneficial;
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills;
• Effective time management skills to meet deadlines and self-motivated;
• Be able to work in a team and independently;
• Ability to multi-task, bring fresh ideas, strategies and tools to the table to maximize the teams performance;
• Solid experience and knowledge of Microsoft Suite and NetSuite or similar programs; and
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required; skills in French or other languages are desirable.

Job Requirements / Experience

• Bachelors Degree or Certificate / Diploma in Business or related discipline;
• Must be enrolled in CPA PEP; and
• 3 to 5 years accounting experience.

Work location

• This position is primarily remote, offering the flexibility to work from home most of the time. However, it is a hybrid role, and you will occasionally be expected to work and / or attend in-person meetings at our Ottawa office and / or other designated locations as required.

What we offer

• Opportunities for growth and career progression
• Structured training and development plans
• Employer-matched RRSP plan
• Extended health care : Medical, Dental and Vision