Senior Accountant

This is an opportunity for an experienced professional with a background in accounting and financial reporting to assume a key role in a best-in-class organization. As a Senior Accountant, you will play an important role in financial statement preparation. This position reports to the Manager, Financial Reporting.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist Financial Reporting Team with preparation of the Company’s monthly consolidated financial statements by processing various calculations, preparing journal entries, maintaining schedules, and preparing reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset records including accurate preparation of book and tax depreciation schedules in accordance with Company policy
• Maintain office lease records in compliance with ASC 842 and IFRS 16
• Translate Canadian financial records to US dollars in accordance with conversion rules
• Analyze real estate transaction documents for proper revenue recognition and timely processing in our systems
• Prepare and distribute financial reports and analyses to stakeholders on a timely basis
• Assist with projects assigned by our parent company and prepare supplemental schedules
• Respond to annual audit requests and field questions from the US audit team
• Interact with other Finance teams including Operations, Payroll, Tax and Treasury, along with management at our field offices and colleagues at our parent company
• Research accounting topics for proper treatment under US GAAP and IFRS
• Assist with the implementation of new ERP technologies
• Other ad hoc projects as needed including annual budget and quarterly projections

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of accounting and financial reporting experience in both public accounting firms and corporate environments
• Must have strong US GAAP background; experience with IFRS a plus
• Intermediate to Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel

Other Characteristics:

• Ability to multi-task, work efficiently and meet strict reporting deadlines
• Analytical and problem solver with strong attention to detail
• Collaborates in a team setting and works well independently