Senior Accountant (6-Month Contract) Toronto, Canada (Hybrid); Vancouver, Canada (Hybrid)

SOCi, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant in Toronto, Canada. This 6-month contract role involves critical responsibilities such as managing payroll and supporting financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of accounting experience, a strong grasp of US GAAP, and proficiency in major ERP systems like NetSuite and Workday. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in general accounting, preferably in a SaaS or tech environment.
• Expertise in payroll and benefits accounting and reconciliation.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 340.

Responsibilities

• Complete accounting close tasks related to payroll, benefits, and commissions.
• Prepare and reconcile assigned GL accounts.
• Analyze accounts with variance explanations.

Skills

Payroll accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Workday

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Overview

SOCi, the CoMarketing Cloud for Multi-Location Enterprises, is currently looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to be a part of our Finance team. This individual will play a critical role in accounting for some complex accounting functions and supporting the month and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and process-oriented, with a strong understanding of payroll, commissions, and financial reporting. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects, streamline operations, and support the implementation of new systems and processes.

This is a 6-month temporary contract covering a maternity leave, working 40 hours a week. SOCi expects to pay an hourly salary in the range of $31.84 to $54.56 CAD. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

What You’ll Do

• Month-End and Year-End Close: Complete accounting close tasks related to assigned functions, including payroll, benefits, bonuses, commissions and related ASC 340 Contract Assets.
• Account Reconciliation: Prepare and reconcile assigned GL accounts related to the same functions.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze accounts and prepare fluctuation analyses and financial statement analytics, with clear, insightful variance explanations to senior leadership.
• Contractor Payroll: Accurately process contractor payroll, ensuring verification of wages, bonuses, commissions, and statutory deductions for contract employees.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR and other internal teams to validate employee data for payroll, benefits, terminations, and salary updates.
• Project Coordination: Support accounting projects, collaborating across departments to align on goals and execution.
• Process Improvement: Identify and document areas for automation and operational efficiencies and work directly with your manager to re-engineer and optimize processes, documentation, and reporting structures.
• System Implementations: Support implementation efforts for new systems, including HRIS, expense management (T&E), or other financial technologies.
• Audit Support: Assist with year-end audit preparation and respond to auditor requests.
• Special Projects: Ad hoc assignments as requested.
• Benefit review, payment and reconciliation including medical, dental, cobra, FSA / HSA and supplemental benefits.

What You’ll Need to be Successful

• 5+ years of progressive experience in general accounting, preferably in a SaaS or tech environment.
• Expertise in payroll and benefits accounting and reconciliation.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 340.
• Demonstrated success completing full-cycle month-end close processes.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and experience with major ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workday, Oracle, SAP).
• Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify issues, and implement solutions.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and accountability for deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willing to adapt to changes in the job description as deemed necessary by the business and accept all other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

What SOCi Provides to You

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (full-time permanent, non-contract roles only).
• Health insurance plans, dental, and vision.
• Wellness incentives.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Flexible Work Environment (full-time, non-contract roles only).
• Flexible paid time off.
• Quarterly wellness days.
• Paid holidays.
• Empowering Career Growth and Success.

Equal Opportunity

SOCi is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note that if selected for a position at SOCi, you will be required to complete an E-Verify check to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States (if applicable).

Legal and Privacy

For Canada Applicants: SOCi is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information in accordance with PIPEDA and applicable provincial privacy laws. By applying for this position, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information for recruitment and employment consideration purposes. For more information on how we handle personal information, or to exercise your privacy rights, please review the SOCi Employee & Applicant Notice at https://www.soci.ai/employment-notice/ or contact [e-mail].

What’s Important at SOCi: Our collaborative, dynamic culture enables cross-functional work and rapid execution. We are a fast-paced, agile environment where thought leadership and input are encouraged. If you are looking for a place to make a difference in how enterprise organizations utilize social technology, SOCi is for you. Visit soci.ai for more information.