Staff Accountant - Remote

Ludor Engineering srl; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work options

Professional development

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Aurora Cannabis is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Finance Division with the option to work remotely across Canada. You will support month-end closings, ensure accuracy of financial records, and assist with reporting packages and audits.

The ideal candidate has a diploma or degree in accounting and 4+ years of relevant experience, plus strong analytical and communication skills. Aurora offers flexible hours, professional development, and an inclusive, diverse team.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in accounting.
• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Public company accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in account reconciliations across multiple currencies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end closings including account analyses and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reporting packages and variance analysis.
• Support monthly consolidated results, quarterly and annual external financial statements and MD&A.
• Prepare journal entries as necessary.
• Assist with quarterly reviews and year-end audits.
• Provide cross-functional support for new and ongoing business initiatives.
• Identify process improvements and help implement changes.
• Ensure SOX controls are followed in responsible areas.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Accounting diploma or degree

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

SAP

Job description

• Aurora Cannabis is seeking a Staff Accountant for their Finance Division with the option to work remotely in Ontario, Quebec, or Alberta.
• The role involves supporting various accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy of financial records, and assisting with financial reporting packages and audits.
• The ideal candidate should have a diploma or degree in accounting, 4+ years of relevant experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.
• Aurora offers flexibility, competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive work environment for their employees.

Division: Finance
Job location: Remote (Ontario, Quebec, Alberta)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Employment type: Full Time Permanent

A little about us

Hi, we’re Aurora Cannabis, and we’re so excited to meet you!

Aurora Cannabis is a leader in the rapidly evolving global cannabis industry, serving both medical and consumer markets worldwide. Dedicated to helping people improve their lives, Aurora is driven by science and innovation, with a focus on providing premium medical cannabis products produced with the highest standards. We proudly serve both patients and consumers across Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Our global brand portfolio includes Aurora, Being, CanniMed, CraftPlant, Daily Special, Drift, Greybeard, IndiMed, MedReleaf, Pedanios, San Raf, Tasty’s, Whistler Cannabis Co, and WMMC. Aurora's brands continue to break through as industry leaders in the medical, wellness and adult recreational markets wherever they are launched.

At Aurora, employees are at the heart of everything we do as we execute with excellence and agility. Whether in our manufacturing facilities, in our state-of-the-art research labs or supporting our global business development, or, within our corporate functions such as HR, operations, government affairs, and more – our diverse A-Team leads with expertise, passion and dedication every day. Together, we are opening the world to cannabis and making a meaningful impact for patients, consumers, our communities and our A-team.

Job Summary
The Staff Accountant plays a vital role in the finance department, responsible for supporting various accounting tasks and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. This position requires strong attention to detail, solid analytical skills, and a fundamental understanding of accounting principles. Interesting? Here’s a little more…

As the Staff Accountant you will be involved in …

• Assist with month-end closings including account analyses, account reconciliations (intercompany intangibles and other receivables) and preparation of key continuity schedules;
• Assist with the preparation of financial reporting packages including variance analysis
• Support the preparation of monthly consolidated results, quarterly & annual external financial statement(s) (including note disclosures) and Management’s Discussion & Analysis(“MD&A”);
• Prepare journal entries as necessary;
• Assist with quarterly reviews and year-end audits;
• Provide cross functional assistance to other teams to support new and ongoing business initiatives;
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement on current processes and help implement recommendations;
• Ensure internal controls for responsible areas are performed in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley(“SOX”);
• Perform other ad hoc duties as needed.

Accountabilities:

• Accurate and up-to-date financial records and reconciliations.
• Timely support and completion of assigned accounting tasks.
• Compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls.
• Drive a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and financial discipline across global teams.

You would be the best fit for this role if you have…

• A diploma or degree in accounting, business, or equivalent
• 4+ years experience of relevant accounting experience
• Public company accounting experience is preferred
• Experience in account reconciliations, preferably in settings with multiple entities across different currencies
• Process-oriented
• Effective time-management and prioritization skills in a deadline-driven environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Attention to detail with an analytical mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound business acumen

Bonus points if you have…

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Good organizational and time management abilities to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders

Why you’ll love working at Aurora

• Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! You will be empowered to achieve work-life balance with flexible hours, remote work options, meeting-free-Friday-afternoons and more!
• Total Rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, company SWAG, team activities and modern technology.
• Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with cannabis.

Diversity and inclusion

At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.

Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know!