Senior Accountant

Bluecatnetworks; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Budget

Dedicated Wellness Days and Wellness/W

Lifestyle Spending Account

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

BlueCat is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to join our Finance Department and oversee financial operations across all subsidiaries. You will own month-end close, reconcile ledgers, and support the annual audit with a focus on US GAAP and process improvements.

We value curiosity and initiative, plus comfort using AI tools to automate routine work. Excellent Excel skills and NetSuite experience are strongly preferred as you help drive accuracy and timely reporting across the organization.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or similar designation preferred; 1 year post-qualified minimum.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and accounting theory.
• Excellent Excel skills and comfort learning new systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Proven track record of GL cleanup and process improvements.
• Curiosity and initiative; ability to research independently.
• Interest in using AI tools to automate routine work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to meet deadlines, esp. quarter and year-end close.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to the team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close (fixed assets, inventory, prepaid expenses, accruals).
• Own end-to-end processes, evaluate and improve current procedures.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations with subledger maintenance and tie-outs.
• Investigate and resolve GL and subledger discrepancies, including legacy entries.
• Ensure accurate month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes.
• Review financial data for accuracy and support day-to-day operations.
• Assist in ad-hoc reporting and projects.
• Support annual audit with schedules and tax support as requested.
• Identify and implement process improvements including automation (UAT).

Skills

US GAAP expertise

Strong communication

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Self-directed problem-solving

Curiosity and initiative

Willingness to learn

Experience with AI tools

Education

University degree in Accounting

CPA or similar designation

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Job description

We're BlueCat—a Great Place to Work for good reason. Our team solves critical network challenges for some of the world's largest organizations. In simple terms, we manage the systems that keep networks running smoothly, securely, and reliably—the backbone infrastructure that powers digital transformation for enterprises globally. Our Intelligent Network Operations platform delivers and enables AI-driven agentic ops at scale, automating and simplifying how companies manage, secure, and optimize their networks.

But what makes us different is how we work: we believe great work happens in an environment where you're trusted, heard, and supported. With teams globally, we're building a workplace culture that values collaboration and integrity as much as innovation. If you're looking to advance your career with a company that invests in its people, this is it.

We are seeking a skilled and curious Senior Accountant to join our dynamic Finance Department. This role is a key member of the Group Accounting team, responsible for the financial operations across all subsidiaries within the BlueCat group. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, the ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, a self-directed approach to problem-solving, and genuine interest in using modern tools, including AI, to drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting
• Minimum 4 years of experience in an Accounting role, including GL ownership and reconciliations
• CPA or similar designation preferred - 1 year post-qualified minimum, audit background desirable
• Strong, demonstrated depth in US GAAP
• Excellent Excel skills and comfort learning new systems (NetSuite experience strongly preferred)
• Proven track record of GL clean up and process improvements
• Strong curiosity and initiative, with a habit of researching independently before escalating
• Genuine interest in using AI tools to automate routine work and sharpen analysis
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines, especially around quarter- and year-end close
• Willingness to learn and contribute to the team

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close, including but not limited to fixed assets, inventory, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
• Own the processes end-to-end, including evaluating and improving current processes and procedures
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations with supporting subledger maintenance and tie-outs
• Investigate and resolve outstanding GL and subledger discrepancies, including legacy acquisition-related entries
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Review financial data for accuracy; identify problems and support day-to-day operations
• Assist in ad-hoc reporting and projects
• Support the annual audit by preparing supporting schedules and selection support, as well as any tax support requested
• Assist in identifying areas for process improvements including process automation and participate in the implementation of those improvements (including UAT)

This position offers a salary range of $95,000 - $108,000 CAD per year plus participation in a discretionary bonus plan. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and qualifications. The role is for an existing vacancy.

Our comprehensive benefits encompass your health, financial well-being, and overall wellness, and we are committed to providing an exceptional work environment, enriching employee programs, and fostering a remarkable company culture. At our core, we champion values such as transparency, curiosity, respect, and above all, the pursuit of enjoyment.

Benefits

• A Professional Development Budget
• Dedicated Wellness Days and Wellness Week
• A Lifestyle Spending Account
• An Employee Recognition Program

Join us in shaping the future of our organization, where your talent and dedication can truly thrive.

BlueCat is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. BlueCat will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.