Accountabilities:
The Finance Staff Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities through the trial balance stage while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and supporting efficient financial operations. This role requires strong attention to detail, proactive communication, and a commitment to improving accounting processes.
Prepare, review, and issue customer invoices accurately and within established timelines.
Apply revenue recognition principles to ensure revenue is recorded correctly, including management of deferred revenue and unbilled revenue schedules.
Reconcile billing records with contracts and sales documentation while collaborating with internal teams to ensure invoice accuracy.
Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, customer inquiries, and invoicing-related issues.
Maintain accounts receivable and deferred revenue schedules while monitoring billing milestones and contractual requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve invoicing and revenue processes by reducing manual tasks, improving workflows, and supporting automation initiatives.
Partner with Sales and Customer Success teams to ensure contract terms are properly reflected in billing and revenue recognition activities.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts with accurate supporting documentation.
Support month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely and reliable financial information.
Collaborate with finance colleagues and cross-functional teams while proactively escalating issues and following through on commitments.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience in financial operations, invoicing, and revenue recognition. They combine strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
3+ years of experience in an accounting role, ideally with exposure to revenue recognition, billing, invoicing, or financial operations.
Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles, including revenue recognition concepts.
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA designation pursuit or relevant accounting certification is considered an asset.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when managing high volumes of financial transactions.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage recurring deadlines.
Ability to take ownership of responsibilities while working collaboratively within a team environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems or ERP tools.
A proactive mindset with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities and recommend practical solutions.
Benefits:
Competitive base salary range of approximately $65,000 - $75,000 CAD , with additional earning potential through bonuses and benefits.
Flexible hybrid work model, including the opportunity to work remotely several days per week.
Possibility to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year.
Comprehensive benefits package with employee benefits fully covered by the company.
Competitive retirement savings plan with employer RRSP contribution.
Personal days, additional holidays, and half-day Fridays throughout the summer.
Access to professional development programs and learning opportunities.
Career growth support through tailored development initiatives.
Collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for autonomy and impact.
Employee events, team gatherings, and initiatives designed to strengthen workplace connections.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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