GL Accountant

About Xanadu:

Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. We are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators, and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before; what we are doing is extremely hard—the classic moon shot. Few people will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems and literally change the world. That is something to be excited about!

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the integrity of our financial reporting. Key responsibilities include:

• Month-End Reconciliations: Utilize Excel proficiency (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and Subtotals) to build and maintain month-end reconciliations.
• Financial Integrity: Apply a "detective" mindset to spot unusual variances, duplicate transactions, and imbalanced GL accounts.
• Ownership and Accuracy: Take control of assigned areas to ensure accurate and complete values are posted to the financial statements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintain a collaborative work style to engage effectively with the organization and vendors while strictly adhering to internal policies and procedures.

Basic qualifications and experience:

• Education: A post-secondary bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Strong Excel proficiency, specifically with VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and Subtotals.
• Analytical Mindset: Proven attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies or errors in financial data.
• Accountability: A strong commitment to completion and taking ownership of assigned financial tasks.
• Professional Balance: Demonstrated ability to balance collaborative engagement with the enforcement of financial policies and procedures.

Preferred qualifications and experience:

• Professional Designation: Currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
• System Proficiency: Prior experience with ERP and reporting tools such as NetSuite, Blackline, and Workiva.
• Public Company Experience: Familiarity with public company month-end close processes and reporting timelines.
• Financial Complexity: Experience handling multi-currency transactions, including USD/CAD conversions and foreign currency invoices.
• Audit Readiness: Experience supporting internal or external audit requests, including pulling samples and documentation.
• Efficiency: Proven ability to manage high-volume data entry and complete reconciliations accurately and on time.

This is for an existing position. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and internal benchmarks. The base salary range is 70,000 - 90,000 CAD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at [email protected].

Please be advised that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at [email protected].

Please be advised that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.