Senior Accountant

Overview

This fully remote role is with a Canadian accounting firm headquartered in Ottawa, serving small and mid-sized organizations across professional services, SaaS and tech, marketing and creative agencies, e-commerce, and non-profits. Clients are on monthly recurring engagements.

The organization is seeking a highly organized Senior Accountant committed to delivering strong client experiences, with a detailed-oriented approach and a willingness to continuously improve.

The role includes a clear growth path toward Accounting Manager, including expected team leadership and pod-level ownership as the firm grows, with a formal promotion on the horizon for the right person.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting information systems and software used by client organizations
• Perform day-to-day accounting activities to maintain client records, including accounts receivable and payables, ensuring records are complete
• Enter data into accounting systems/software while maintaining integrity of information and documentation
• Review and process documentation submitted by clients (e.g., bills, invoices)
• Proactively reach out to clients for additional information when needed
• Communicate with clients by email and video calls
• Prepare financial reports and budgets to share with clients
• Organize accounting records, financial statements, and reports for client sharing
• Identify process improvements and bring them to resolution to share with the Manager of Accounting Services
• Execute assigned tasks while ensuring compliance
• Identify opportunities for additional services
• Build and manage accounting and financial systems using the firm’s best practices and SOPs
• Provide subject matter expertise and understand client needs
• Maintain client relationships and ensure client solutions are delivered on time
• Maintain and build relationships with internal accountants and consultants
• Oversee implementation of new software (e.g., payroll, accounting, payments) and processes in client organizations
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and follow up on outstanding supporting documentation
• Prepare sales tax (GST/HST/PST) returns
• Perform financial statement reviews and prepare client files for year-end tax accountants

Priorities (Growth Focus)

• Mentor and coach Staff Accountants on technical accounting issues
• Build toward managing a small team of staff accountants as the practice grows
• Own the gross margin of your pod, including visibility into engagement profitability and accountability for team utilization
• Own complex bookkeeping and vController engagements
• Manage client relationships

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience working in a client-facing position within public accounting
• Familiarity with cloud accounting software (such as Xero and/or QBO) is required
• Must pass a criminal background check and/or education and employment verification
• Working from home is required, including access to high-speed internet and availability during core business hours

Compensation & Benefits

• Job type: Full-time
• Salary: $70,000 to $83,000 per year
• Paid time off: 5 personal days + 10 vacation days + 1 week during the winter holidays
• Health benefits: 100% employer-paid health benefits (medical, dental, disability, life insurance) and a flexible health spending account
• RRSP matching program

Location

• Fully remote position (based in Canada). The organization is headquartered in Ottawa.