Location
Waterloo, ON | Canada
Job description
Senior Accountant Remote Contract Role!
We have partnered with our client, located in Waterloo in their search for a Senior Accountant. The engagement is approximately 4-6 months, with a possibility of a full-time permanent role! It is predominantly remote; with a strong preference for those who can go into the office occasionally for on-boarding, training and meetings! How wonderful is that?!? If you enjoy working in a growing, startup, and fast-paced environment, where you can make a difference and take initiative we want to hear from you!
● Preparation of monthly financial statements and lead the month-end close process, oversee accounts payable/receivable functions
● Responsible for monthly reconciliations, management reporting, analysis
● Analyze financial performance monthly to identify cost reduction opportunities, evaluate
cost reduction initiatives and make recommendations
● Be responsible for the preparation and regulatory tax filings (Federal, Provincial Sales
Tax, Indirect Sales Tax, Corporate Tax)
● Responsible for SRED, audit, government funding, stock options accounting
● ASPE standards
● Assist with annual operating budget preparation by providing information and/or
analyses as required
● Liaise with the external accounting firm to manage and provide necessary support to
satisfy year-end review requirements
● Ensure appropriate financial controls are document and in place
● Collaborates with the other department managers to support overall department goals
and objectives
● Special projects/ad-hoc reporting as required
● Other duties as assigned
● Team Player
Advantages
This is a REMOTE company, but this role may require
you to come into the office from time to time. If you’re local to Waterloo, there will probably be a few days a
week when you can expect other people to be in the office. They work flexible hours!
Responsibilities
In this role you would be responsible for overseeing general accounting, financial reporting and analysis, planning and working papers for audit.
Qualifications
● 4+ years of experience working in full cycle accounting
● CPA an asset
● A bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting; commensurate professional experience
● SaaS reporting experience is highly preferred, would consider tech industry experience
● Strong knowledge of ASPE, including technical accounting and reporting requirements
● Solid working knowledge of sales and corporation tax across Canada
● Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, and problem-solving skills
● Eager to join a high-growth company and ready to take on significant responsibility
Summary
If you are curious, willing to learn, want to get involved, challenge opinions, take risks and learn from mistakes- please apply today!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
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