Senior Accountant

Apply Digital; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to enhance its financial operations. This role involves overseeing the general ledger, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and leading audit processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, with at least five years of experience in the field. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and integrity while working on impactful projects with global brands. Enjoy a flexible work environment, generous vacation policy, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive community that celebrates diversity.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Generous vacation policy

Learning opportunities

Customizable benefits

Inclusive and safe environment

Great projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy.
• Lead external audit processes and ensure compliance with tax regulations.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

GAAP Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

NetSuite

Accounting Software Systems

Job description

ABOUT APPLY DIGITAL

Apply Digital is a global digital transformation partner for change agents. Leveraging expertise that spans Business Transformation Strategy, Product Design & Development, Commerce, Platform Engineering, Data Intelligence, Marketing Services, Change Management, and beyond, we enable our clients to modernize their organizations and deliver meaningful impact to their business and customers.

Our 750+ team members have helped transform global companies like Kraft Heinz, NFL, Moderna, Lululemon, Dropbox, Atlassian, A+E Networks, and The Very Group.

Apply Digital was founded in 2016 in Vancouver, Canada. In the past nine years, we have grown to nine cities across North America, South America, the UK, and Europe.

At Apply Digital, we believe in the “One Team” approach, where we operate within a ‘pod’ structure. Each pod brings together senior leadership, subject matter experts, and cross-functional skill sets, all working within a common tech and delivery framework. This structure is underpinned by well-oiled scrum and sprint cadences, keeping teams in step to release often and retrospectives to ensure we progress toward the desired outcomes.

Wherever we work in the world, we envision Apply Digital as a safe, empowered, respectful and fun community for people, every single day. Together, we work to embody our SHAPE (smart, humble, active, positive, and excellent) values and make Apply Digital a space for our team to connect, grow, and support each other to make a difference.

Visit our Careers page to learn how we can unlock your potential.

LOCATION: Apply Digital is hybrid/remote friendly. The preferred candidate should be based in either the Greater Toronto Area or the Greater Vancouver Area of Canada, working in hours that align to ET (Eastern Timezone) or PT (Pacific Timezone).

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to join our finance team and contribute to our company's financial integrity and growth. The Senior Accountant will play a role in overseeing our financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of accounting principles. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing financial processes in a consultancy environment, demonstrating both technical proficiency and strategic insight.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• General Ledger Management: Oversee and maintain the general ledger, including the preparation and posting of journal entries, account reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies.
• Audit Coordination: Lead external audit processes, ensuring timely provision of required documentation and addressing audit findings effectively.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, including the preparation and filing of tax returns and related documentation.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes and systems, implementing best practices to increase efficiency and accuracy.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Experience within a professional services or consultancy firm is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting software systems; experience with NetSuite is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

LIFE AT APPLY DIGITAL

At Apply Digital, people are at the core of everything we do. We value your time, safety, and health, and strive to build a work community that can help you thrive and grow. Here are a few benefits we offer to support you:

Great projects: Broaden your skills on a range of engaging projects with international brands that have a global impact.

An inclusive and safe environment: We’re truly committed to building a culture where you are celebrated and everyone feels welcome and safe.

Learning opportunities: We offer generous training budgets, including partner tech certifications, custom learning plans, workshops, mentorship, and peer support.

Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team’s success, so we offer flexible personal time offer (PTO); allowing ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.

Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences.

Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both.

Apply Digital is committed to building a culture where differences are celebrated and everyone feels welcome. That’s why we value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized and valued.

For more information, visit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by emailing us at [e-mail].