Senior Accountant (19 Month Contract)

SUMMARY
The primary function of the Senior Accountant is to ensure that the financial results of the Canadian Legal Entity are properly reported based on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as well as to provide the subsidiaries with financial and operational support, as required.

This is a 19 month contract located in Waterloo, ON.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure accounting for assigned subsidiaries is in accordance with US Ensure journal entries are prepared accurately on a timely basis.
• Prepare account reconciliations in Blackline.
• Prepare monthly sales tax filings
• Maintain nsKnox supplier payment verification system in Canada.
• Assist with audits and special projects as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of three years of financial accounting or audit experience, or two years with successful completion of the CPA exam.
• Comprehensive and technical knowledge of US GAAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of Big 4 audit experience preferred
• Public company experience and knowledge of SEC reporting requirements
• Oracle ERP knowledge
• Experience with Oracle Business Intelligence (OBIEE)
• Experience with international subsidiary accounting a plus
• Experience in multi-level consolidations a plus