Senior Accountant

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Accountant based in Canada.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of accounting operations supporting U.S.-based clients in a fast-moving <environment.You>’ll manage core accounting activities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and reliable financial reporting.The position combines hands-on accounting expertise with client relationship management and process <improvement.You>’ll work with modern accounting and collaboration tools, including QuickBooks Online and integrated financial applications.Success in this role requires sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to operate effectively in evolving startup <environments.You>’ll also have opportunities to identify efficiencies, explore emerging technologies, and improve accounting <workflows.It>’s an ideal opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and meaningful client impact.

Accountabilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle for U.S.-based clients, including account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Apply sound startup accounting practices while balancing financial accuracy, compliance requirements, resource constraints, and changing priorities.
• Make informed financial judgments in fast-paced and less structured environments while maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrity.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense management, and vendor and client interactions.
• Manage accounting workflows and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and clients.
• Integrate and optimize third-party applications with QuickBooks Online to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.
• Use tools such as QuickBooks Online, Slack, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Zoom, Google Meet, and Google Drive in daily operations.
• Work with additional platforms such as Rippling, Brex, <Bill.com>, ClickUp, Gusto, and Ramp as needed.
• Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and AI applications to improve accounting efficiency and processes.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of accounting experience supporting U.S.-based companies; CPA certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. accounting practices and startup accounting principles.
• Demonstrated experience managing external stakeholders, ideally within a public accounting or client-facing environment.
• Proven ability to make sound financial decisions and judgments in dynamic, fast-changing, and less structured environments.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Slack, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Zoom, Google Meet, and Google Drive.
• Experience integrating external applications with QuickBooks Online; familiarity with Rippling, Brex, <Bill.com>, ClickUp, Gusto, or Ramp is highly desirable.
• Awareness of AI applications and emerging technologies in accounting is a plus.
• Full professional fluency in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance professionals.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly across digital and asynchronous work environments.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with strong organization, time management, independent problem-solving, and follow-through.
• High level of ownership, adaptability, integrity, curiosity, and willingness to act decisively in changing circumstances.
• Ability to work within the North American time zone.

Benefits

• Competitive salary paid in USD, based on experience.
• Unlimited paid vacation days each year.
• U.S. national holidays included.
• Fully remote work with the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world, provided you can work within the required time zone.
• Professional and collaborative environment with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
• Exposure to modern accounting technologies, financial platforms, and emerging AI applications.
• Supportive remote culture and collaboration across distributed teams.