Senior Accountant

Shift4; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commerce-enabling technology is seeking a Staff Accountant in Toronto. The successful candidate will maintain accounting policies, assist with month-end close, and ensure compliance with US GAAP. This role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience in accounting.
• Hands-on general ledger experience preferred.
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings if needed.

Responsibilities

• Process journal entries for month-end close.
• Conduct physical inventory counts during month-end.
• Ensure compliance with sales tax filings.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR)

is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems across the world. As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry. For more information, visit www.shift4.com.

Position: Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accounting policies and procedures that ensure efficiency, internal controls, and compliance with US GAAP.

Essential duties include assisting the Senior Accountant with the month-end close, maintaining the general ledger's integrity, account reconciliations, cash/credit card reconciliations, recording general ledger activity, and payment processing. The role involves recording journal entries, analyzing period activity, and reporting financial variances. Additional responsibilities include managing the Corporate Card and T&E programs, processing payments, and supporting ongoing projects.

Responsibilities

• Process journal entries for month-end close.
• Design new month-end close procedures with Oracle.
• Assist with administrative functions within Oracle.
• Conduct physical inventory counts during month-end.
• Create accounting schedules and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Code cash activity.
• Prepare monthly accruals.
• Analyze discrepancies, research, and resolve reconciling items.
• Meet deadlines in time-sensitive situations.
• Perform MoM/QoQ/YoY variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with sales tax filings (federally/provincially, GST/HST Canada, Australia, VAT, WSIB).
• Liaise with auditors for annual statutory audits in Singapore, UK, Australia.
• Assist with income tax filings for foreign entities.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Senior Accountant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Hands-on general ledger experience preferred.
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings if needed.
• Excellent Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Self-motivated with initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across levels and locations.
• Flexible, team-oriented, eager to learn.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected classes.