Senior Accountant – US & Canadian Clients

Summary

The client is a professional services company supporting operations, finance, HR, and cybersecurity implementation and monitoring for businesses across various industries. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain accurate records for multiple North American clients, support reporting and analysis, review bookkeeper work, and gradually assume client-facing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records across multiple client accounts
• Process accounts payable and receivables
• Prepare and reconcile bank statements
• Manage general ledger accounts
• Assist with payroll processing
• Assist with preparing financial reports and statements
• Review financial information and KPIs to identify trends, discrepancies, or potential issues
• Review and oversee the work of bookkeepers, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Represent the company in client meetings, gradually taking on more client-facing responsibilities as you become familiar with each account
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations
• File and maintain financial documents
• Assist with audits and tax preparations, including preparing accurate records and supporting documentation for external CPAs
• Work with AI-enabled and automated accounting workflows, reviewing outputs and adapting to new processes and technologies
• Assist with any ad hoc accounting duties as and when required

Skills

• Degree or formal post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
• At least **2–4 years of hands-on accounting experience**, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and the full accounting cycle
• Previous experience working with **U.S. and/or Canadian companies or clients**
• Hands-on professional experience with **both QuickBooks Online and Xero**
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll, and financial reporting
• Comfortable reviewing the work of bookkeepers and providing guidance when needed
• Able to manage multiple clients, entities, and priorities simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable taking ownership of responsibilities
• Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
• Comfortable using **AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar platforms** as part of your regular workflow
• Tech-savvy, adaptable, and interested in working with increasingly automated accounting processes
• **Advanced professional English**, with confident verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team
• High level of discretion when handling confidential financial information
• This is a **full-time commitment** and is intended to be the candidate's primary professional role
• Team members are expected to be available online between **9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Mountain Time** for communication and collaboration, although there is flexibility for appointments, personal commitments, and occasional schedule adjustments
• Experience working with startups or small and mid-sized businesses
• Previous experience in an accounting firm, outsourced accounting company, or other multi-client environment
• Experience supervising or reviewing the work of bookkeepers or junior accountants
• Familiarity with Canadian and/or U.S. tax regulations
• Payroll experience
• Experience with project management tools such as ClickUp, Asana, or Trello
• Familiarity with expense management platforms such as Ramp or Expensify
• Experience working with accounting automations or AI-enabled workflows

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Degree or formal post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
• At least **2–4 years of hands-on accounting experience**, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and the full accounting cycle
• Previous experience working with **U.S. and/or Canadian companies or clients**
• Hands-on professional experience with **both QuickBooks Online and Xero**
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll, and financial reporting
• Comfortable reviewing the work of bookkeepers and providing guidance when needed
• Able to manage multiple clients, entities, and priorities simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable taking ownership of responsibilities
• Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
• Comfortable using **AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar platforms** as part of your regular workflow
• Tech-savvy, adaptable, and interested in working with increasingly automated accounting processes
• **Advanced professional English**, with confident verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team
• High level of discretion when handling confidential financial information
• This is a **full-time commitment** and is intended to be the candidate's primary professional role
• Team members are expected to be available online between **9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Mountain Time** for communication and collaboration, although there is flexibility for appointments, personal commitments, and occasional schedule adjustments

Nice to Haves

• Experience working with startups or small and mid-sized businesses
• Previous experience in an accounting firm, outsourced accounting company, or other multi-client environment
• Experience supervising or reviewing the work of bookkeepers or junior accountants
• Familiarity with Canadian and/or U.S. tax regulations
• Payroll experience
• Experience with project management tools such as ClickUp, Asana, or Trello
• Familiarity with expense management platforms such as Ramp or Expensify
• Experience working with accounting automations or AI-enabled workflows

Benefits

• Supportive, positive, and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the company and its clients.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility when needed.
• Health benefits available after six months.
• Work with a diverse portfolio of North American startups and businesses.
• Grow beyond transactional accounting into review, analysis, team oversight, and client-facing responsibilities.