Overview
This role is for a high-performing Accountant / Senior Accountant to join the organization’s finance team. The position focuses on strong technical accounting capabilities, ownership of complex accounting areas, and support for accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting.
- Job Title: Senior Accountant
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Location: Remote | USA, Canada
- Reports to: Accounting Manager
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations related to various balance sheet areas, including capitalized assets and/or fixed assets
- Prepare monthly accruals across multiple cost centers
- Serve as the primary accounting resource for one or more foreign subsidiaries, responsible for month-end close activities in compliance with U.S. GAAP
- Review financial information regularly for variance analysis to confirm accuracy and completeness
- Support other month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities as needed
- Support external audit requests and prepare supporting documentation
- Partner with accounting and finance leadership on technical accounting matters and other ad hoc projects
- Perform other accounting, reporting, compliance, and finance-related responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or related field
- Minimum 3+ years of relevant accounting experience in a corporate accounting or public accounting environment (public accounting experience only will be considered)
- Experience in a multi-entity and multi-currency environment
- NetSuite (or similar ERP) experience
- Experience with fixed asset accounting or other capitalized assets such as internally developed software
- Experience with month-end close activities, including accruals, recording prepaid expenses, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting fundamentals
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Preferred Qualifications
- Public accounting experience preferred (Big 4 or regional public accounting firm preferred)
- Active CPA license or CPA candidate preferred
- Experience preparing technical accounting position papers and accounting policy documentation preferred
- Experience with system implementations preferred
- Experience supporting external audits and responding to auditor requests
- Experience with financial reporting in a large multi-entity corporate environment (skills that would strengthen the role but are not required)
Compensation & Benefits
Starting salary range:
- $81,500 - $108,500 USD or $66,000 - $86,000 CAD per year
The range represents what the employer reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for the role at the time of posting. Pay within the range is determined by factors including relevant skills, education, qualifications, experience, performance, business or organizational needs, and geographic location.
Benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement savings programs
- Paid time off
- Wellness programs
- Other company-sponsored benefits
Benefits vary by country and employment status.
Equal Opportunity & Accommodations
The organization is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities or other protected needs under applicable local laws.
Data Privacy
Personal data may be transferred and/or disclosed to affiliated companies and third parties acting on behalf of the employer, including transfers outside the European Economic Area and in the United States of America.
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where employment is offered. The employer does not provide employment sponsorship for this position.