Staff Accountant

Role Summary:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Staff Accountant will play a key role in managing various accounting functions such as the order-to-cash process, month end close and sales tax compliance. You will also have the opportunity to be a part of a growing organization with potential for increased responsibilities.  This role will support the management team with the completion of various tasks and functions required to meet the goals of the department.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support the order-to-cash process, including sales order processing and customer invoicing


• Support the procure-to-pay process, including purchase order issuance and vendor bill processing


• Prepare bank reconciliations and investigate variances in a timely manner


• Prepare month end accruals/adjustments, revenue and expense analysis, and balance sheet account reconciliations


• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including fixed asset capitalization, preparation of depreciation entries and monthly continuity schedules


• Prepare year end working papers for multiple legal entities (Canada, US, UK, Ireland)


• Support tax compliance activities, including preparing working papers for Canada/US sales tax filings, completing ad hoc sales tax research


• Assist with weekly payment runs (EFT, ACH, wire transfers)


• Liaise with internal teams and external customers/vendors as needed


• Work with team members to identify and implement process and internal control improvements


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, commerce or a related field is required


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Self-starter, with proven time management skills and a commitment to meeting deadlines


• Ability to work independently

Desired Skills:

• Enrollment in CPA program


• Knowledge of ERP systems, NetSuite preferred


• Knowledge of Canada/US sales tax


• Advanced Excel proficiency (e.g. XLOOKUP, SUMPRODUCT)


• Previous experience in the technology sector is an asset