Senior Accountant

Overview

This fully remote senior accounting role is with a Canadian accounting firm founded in 2015 and headquartered in Ottawa. The firm serves 300+ small and mid-sized businesses across Canada on a monthly recurring engagement basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting information systems and software for client organizations.
• Perform day-to-day accounting activities to maintain client records, including accounts receivable and accounts payable, ensuring completeness of records.
• Enter data into accounting systems/software while maintaining the integrity of information and documentation.
• Review and process documentation submitted by clients (bills, invoices, etc.).
• Proactively contact clients to obtain 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 delivery.
• Execute assigned tasks while ensuring compliance.
• Identify opportunities for additional services.
• Build and manage accounting and financial systems using firm best practices and SOPs.
• Provide subject matter expertise and understand client needs.
• Maintain and build client relationships.
• Ensure client solutions are delivered on time.
• Maintain relationships with internal accountants and consultants.
• Support implementation of new software and processes in client organizations (e.g., payroll, accounting, payments).
• 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.
• 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.
• Bring process improvement ideas to resolution to share with the Manager of Accounting Services.

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 a requirement, including access to high-speed internet and availability during core business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Customer service orientation with excellent communication.
• Adaptability and effective problem-solving skills.
• Time management and multitasking abilities.
• Collaboration and initiative in team settings.

Compensation & Benefits

• Job type: Full-time
• Salary: $70,000 to $83,000 per year
• 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 (working from home required). Based in Ottawa (headquartered).