Senior Accountant

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Business Sherpa Group Full time

Business Sherpa Group is outsourced operations support for small and medium businesses. Our experienced team of embedded experts bring systems, solutions, and ongoing support when and how our clients need it. From the onset, it has been our mission to provide small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with the resources you’d expect at a larger organization, but delivered in a way that is practical and affordable for SMEs. We continue to believe that no business, regardless of size, should be prevented from reaching its potential.

Our remote team is composed of highly skilled professionals from across Canada. Balance is extremely important to us, and you’ll find having work/life balance is a natural part of being on the Business Sherpa Group team. Here are a few of the things we provide every employee:

A ‘Work where it works’ approach

Generous health & wellness benefits

Liberal vacation, personal leave & annual Giving & Volunteer Day

This is a remote position within Canada.

About The Role

Our Accounting Practice is currently searching for a full-time Senior Accountant to provide expert full-cycle accounting support to our clients in a board range of industries. In this role you'll maintain financial records, process transactions, complete reconciliations, prepare scheduled financial reports, ensure accuracy, and ensure compliance with accounting principles and practice standards.

Our Ideal Candidate

You're a leader with a strong grasp of accounting principles who thrives on tackling challenges. You know what it takes to handle complex financial transactions. You’re a logical thinker who loves to analyze complex situations, processes, and workflows and seek out areas for improvement. You’re a problem-solver, who, like us, is passionate about doing things right, bringing value to clients, and creating efficient accounting processes using modern technologies.

What You’ll Do

Each day looks a little different here, but in this role you can expect to…

Manage the full-cycle accounting function for a number oforganizations to meet their business needs.

Accurately record and reconcile complex financial transactions, prepare and process payroll, and monitor and review other transaction streams.

Lead the accounting team in month end and year end closing processes.

Prepare and review financial statements, assist in the set up of budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis.

Ensure compliance with accounting principles and practice standards.

Provide guidance and training to the junior accounting staff.

Build strong, trusted relationships with clients to understand their unique accounting requirements and ensure their needs are met.

What We’re Looking For

3+ years accounting experience in a range of small and mid-sized organizations.

A degree or a 3-year diploma in Accounting.

Intermediate accounting knowledge, along with the ability to learn and skillfully operate multiple accounting packages.

Experience training and mentoring staff.

The driveto do things right and take a constructive approach to solving problems.

Strong organizational abilities, high ethical standards, and a collaborative nature.

The desire to help the team and clients succeed.

Business Sherpa Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Are you authorized to work for any employer in Canada?*

Do you have a three or four year degree or diploma in accounting?

Do you have at least three years of post-graduation accounting experience?*

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