Senior Accountant
Calgary, AB, Canada
Full Time
Experienced
The Senior Accountant assumes a pivotal role within our accounting department, taking on increased responsibilities in financial accounting and reporting processes. With a focus on optimizing efficiency and accuracy, this position contributes to the development and implementation of accounting strategies and initiatives to support the company's growth trajectory.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives within the accounting function, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Oversee revenue and accounts receivable. Experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition with a technology company considered an asset.
- Oversee Accounts Payable and manage cashflow processes creating efficiency within the AP function including implementing a PO process, and payment automation.
- Prepare biweekly cash flow reports to monitor cash on hand, project cash inflows and outflows and purpose transfers to address cash demands.
- Coordinate month-end closing procedures, preparing complex journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals for various accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Analyze financial data and provide insights to stakeholders, identifying trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
- Act as a key liaison during external audits, facilitating requests and providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Mentor and support junior members of the accounting team, providing guidance and fostering their professional development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects and initiatives, leveraging financial expertise to achieve organizational objectives.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA designation is an asset.
- 3+ years of progressive experience in professional accounting roles.
- Proficiency in accounting principles and financial reporting requirements, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve issues and implement solutions proactively.
- Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a drive for continuous improvement and excellence.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and experience with accounting software. Netsuite, Datarails, Shareworks, Float experience is an asset.
- Knowledge of US GAAP principles preferred.
- Timely and accurate completion of financial reporting and accounting tasks.
- Implementation of process improvements resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Effective mentorship of junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Successful collaboration with cross-functional teams on special projects and initiatives.
- Compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data.
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