Senior Accountant

Bankjoy

. Own day-to-day accounting operations as the sole accountant .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • Canada, United StatesSenior💰 CA$115,000 - CA$135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in accounting operations, including month-end close processes, US multi-state sales tax management, and revenue recognition under US GAAP. Proficient in utilizing accounting software and maintaining compliance in a multi-entity environment.

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Month-End Close OwnershipUS Multi-State Sales Tax ManagementUS GAAP Revenue RecognitionProficiency with QuickBooks OnlineCPA Certification

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Hard Skills

Month-End CloseUS Multi-State Sales TaxRevenue RecognitionAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableFinancial Statement AuditProcess DocumentationForeign Currency TranslationTax FilingsKPI Reporting

Soft Skills

Independent WorkProblem SolvingAttention to DetailCommunication

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks OnlineBill.comSalesforceAvalaraZoho

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA (Canada or US)

Industry Keywords

SaaSFintechCredit UnionsCommunity Banks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own day-to-day accounting operations as the sole accountant
Report directly to the COO and partner with Sales and Client Success
Own the monthly billing cycle for SaaS subscriptions, implementation fees, expansion and upsell items, and third-party passthroughs
Interpret signed client contracts to determine billing terms
Source billing inputs from Salesforce, contract files, and deal owners
Reconcile third-party vendor invoices against client rebillings and investigate variances
Own accounts receivable collections, aging review, client follow-up, and escalation of at-risk balances
Prepare invoices for COO review and release
Own accounts payable intake, vendor coding, entries, payment runs, vendor relationships, statements, and disputes
Maintain vendor-to-GL coding standards and keep AP current
Own US multi-state sales tax, including nexus monitoring, registrations, filings, exemption certificates, voluntary disclosures, notices, and audits
Administer Avalara and reconcile taxable sales to filed returns
Support Canadian corporate tax filings and US federal and state returns with external advisors
Own the full month-end close across the US parent, Canadian entity, and subsidiary
Maintain deferred revenue, implementation fee amortization, prepaid expense, referral fee accrual, and sales commission amortization schedules
Allocate payroll and benefits across US and Canadian payroll, including CAD translation and RRSP remittance reconciliation
Investigate and explain month-over-month departmental variances
Produce the monthly KPI package for the board
Serve as primary contact for the annual financial statement audit
Prepare PBC schedules and workpapers, respond to auditor requests, and post audit adjustments
Maintain rollforward schedules tied to the general ledger
Control external distribution of audited financial statements through the COO
Document recurring processes, including close checklists, vendor coding, departmental mapping, and billing logic
Identify root causes of recurring errors and implement process, system, and workflow improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full ownership of a month-end close (must have)
Hands-on US multi-state sales tax experience, including nexus determination, state registrations, filings, exemption certificate management, and voluntary disclosure agreements (must have)
Working knowledge of Avalara or a comparable sales tax engine, including integration with a billing system (must have)
US GAAP revenue recognition under ASC 606 applied to multi-element SaaS contracts, including implementation fee deferral and principal-versus-agent analysis for passthrough revenue (must have)
Experience in a multi-entity environment with cross-border operations and foreign currency translation
Experience owning or substantially supporting an external financial statement audit
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, and a billing platform
Zoho and Salesforce experience is a plus
Ability to work without supervision and independently pull data from a CRM, read signed contracts, and consult deal owners
Evidence of authored and maintained process documentation; work sample may be required
CPA (Canada or US) or equivalent practical experience
SaaS or fintech experience strongly preferred
Experience serving credit unions or community banks is a plus
Legal authorization to work in Canada
Comfort working in the EST timezone

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Stock options at a well-funded startup
100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for individuals on the USA base plan
100% of extended medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your family under the Canada plan
Retirement plan with 4% company matching
8 weeks paid parental leave for birthing parents
4 weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
3-5 weeks PTO depending on tenure
5 health days
15 holidays
End of year shutdown
Performance-based bonuses
Remote first culture
Fast-paced and collaborative environment