Senior Accouting Analyst

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Job Description:

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.

Responsibilities

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

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 the accounting and maintenance of prepaid, fixed assets, intangible assets (including patents), including preparation of depreciation/amortization and related continuity schedules

Prepare balance sheet analysis reports for senior management, including key account fluctuations and reconciliation summaries

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

Qualifications & Experience

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

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

3–5 years of progressive corporate accounting or public accounting experience

Experience with ERP systems (Net Suite preferred)

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

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

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

Having prior experience of working in EMEA region will be a big plus

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Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range:

$73,600.00 - $

Please be advised that the compensation hiring range indicated herein is provided solely as a good-faith estimate of expected base compensation for the position. The actual compensation offered will be determined at the time of hire and is contingent upon multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated skills, and results of assessments conducted during the hiring process.

Bonus:

The Black Berry Variable Incentive Pay (VIP) program is an organization-wide bonus incentive program which aims to reward full-time eligible employees for their contribution to Black Berry’s success. VIP payments are made in addition to base salary and factor in company’s performance as a way for employees to share in Black Berry’s achievements.

Benefits:

The Black Berry Employee Benefits programs offer a wide range of benefits that support your physical, financial and personal well-being. Black Berry remains committed to offering affordable benefits including coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, retirement, employee share purchase program and paid-time-off to those that meet the eligibility requirements.

Disclosure of Position Status:

This is an active opening. We are seeking to fill this position immediately

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence:

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our hiring team.