Jobs in Waterloo, Canada

We need an Accounting Technical Consultant to join our REMOTE TEAM

We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and technically skilled Technical Consultant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting internal teams and clients in the implementation of industry-leading tools and software. This role serves as technical support to the implementation team utilizing standard accounting skills and practices to build financial reporting templates in accordance with FHB standards.

For over 25 years, our firm has implemented, integrated, and optimized industry-leading tools and best practices to improve our clients\' finance function. Our mission is to enable finance to do more with less, do it better than it was done before, and do it faster. Our clients are governments, universities, corporations, and public practice accounting firms across Canada and the United States.

• Thrive on challenges?
• Like to work outside your comfort zone, doing difficult & interesting things?
• Often find yourself saying, "There has to be a better way of doing this"?
• Need to be continuously learning and evolving?
• Achieve great satisfaction in helping others and providing creative solutions to difficult problems?
• Want to be led, not micro-managed?
• Loath commuting and being stuck in traffic, wasting your time?

• Creates project documents and templates for client projects.
• Document review and examples prep (structure, data, formats).
• Spreadsheets – complex formulas, linking and data validation.
• Create and link cashflow worksheets.
• FHB branding consistency check.
• Adjusting journal entries.
• Reconciliation.
• Complete all tasks within a client engagement with laser focus for accuracy and completeness in preparation for internal review.
• Effective time management with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in an organized manner.
• Exemplary data analytical skills with high attention to detail and ability to share this knowledge with other team members.
• Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time at the discretion of FHB.

• 3 to 5 years of accounting technician experience working in public practice accounting, public sector, or corporate finance.
• The ability to effectively use the entire MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word & PowerPoint, and an Excel Power User.
• The capacity to solve complex challenges within a defined framework and timeline.
• A proven ability to learn and master technology.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills. You are a regular, clear, concise, and professional communicator.
• Impeccable attention to detail and high standards for quality and creativity.
• Solid time management skills: we don’t believe in micro-managing our people.
• A knack for building solid relationships; people want to work with you.
• Sensitivity to confidential matters.

• A minimum of 3 years of work experience with Workiva & Wdata.
• 2+ years of experience building custom CaseView documents.
• Familiarity with other finance department tools such as PowerBi, Blackline, Trintech, Gravity, SAP Concur Invoice Solutions.

• Private home office to ensure confidentiality.
• High speed internet.

• Competitive Salary
• Work remotely - from a secure home office or with a laptop & Wi-Fi from a location where you can ensure privacy and maintain confidentiality.
• Optional Compressed Work Week subject to training progress and performance
• Generous Vacation Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision care coverage and retirement savings options.
• Fitness reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement

FH Black is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and we are committed to accommodating the needs of all candidates during our selection process. Please note that replies may filter to your “Other” inbox.