Senior Accounting Analyst Job Kitchener area,Waterloo Ontario Canada,Accounting

Location: Waterloo

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Job Description:

Black Berry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services that power the world around us. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company's high-performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security, and reliability. With a deep heritage in Secure Communications, Black Berry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure, and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications, and critical events management.

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Working in a hybrid environment at Black Berry’s headquarters in Waterloo, ON, the Senior Accounting Analyst will join the Corporate Accounting team and report to the Director of Accounting Operations. As part of a team of experienced accounting professionals, this role supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of accounting policies and procedures.

This role focuses on the execution and integrity of the global record-to-report process, including supporting the month-end close, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements.

You will:

Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Manage the end-to-end fixed assets and intangible assets (including patents) accounting process, including the maintenance of asset records, capitalization assessments, depreciation and amortization calculations, disposals, reconciliations, and preparation of related continuity schedules.

Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations (e.g., prepaids, accruals, and intercompany accounts etc.), investigate variances, and resolve reconciling items through cross-functional collaboration

Support external audit activities, including preparation of supporting documentation and response to auditor requests

Assist with statutory compliance requirements for local subsidiaries globally, including preparation of supporting documentation and schedules to meet local regulatory and filing requirements

Ensure financial records adhere to U.S. GAAP accounting standards, SOX controls and internal accounting policies

Coordinate and complete mandatory government surveys (e.g., Statistics Canada, U.S. Census Bureau)

Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of the corporate accounting team’s operations

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including FP&A, treasury, and tax, to ensure accurate accounting treatment and data consistency

Assist with ad hoc accounting-related analyses, reporting requests, and cross-functional initiatives

You will have:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Professional accounting designation (CPA Canada or U.S. CPA) preferred

Intermediate level corporate accounting or public accounting experience

Experience with Net Suite (GL & AP modules)

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven close environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills within an accounting and reconciliation context

Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams

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Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range:

$73,600.00 - $96,600.00

Please be advised that the compensation hiring range indicated herein is provided solely as a good-faith estimate of expected base…