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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in accounting operations, including month-end and year-end close procedures, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP. Proven ability to lead and develop teams while implementing effective accounting policies and processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Accounting Operations ExperienceMonth-End And Year-End Close ProceduresFinancial ReportingGAAP ComplianceMicrosoft Excel Proficiency
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Journal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationVariance AnalysisFinancial Audit ReadinessPayroll ProcessingGeneral Ledger ManagementAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableCloud-Based Accounting PlatformsERP Systems Familiarity
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationAttention To DetailOrganizational SkillsCustomer-Focused CommunicationAbility To Manage Multiple Priorities
Tools & Technologies
SageQuickBooksBambooHRAccounting SystemsReporting Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Post-Secondary Coursework In Accounting
Industry Keywords
Financial ReportingMulti-Entity EnvironmentMulti-Currency EnvironmentInternational Payroll ComplianceCorporate Tax Compliance
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team by setting priorities, assigning ownership, monitoring performance, removing obstacles, and holding the team accountable
- Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, intercompany activity, and supporting schedules
- Own and drive month-end and year-end close procedures, including close calendars, task coordination, account reviews, consolidation support, variance analysis, and financial reporting
- Lead financial audit readiness and execution by coordinating requests, preparing audit schedules, maintaining documentation, resolving questions, and addressing deficiencies
- Ensure daily accounting transactions are complete, accurate, timely, documented, and compliant with company policies and GAAP
- Establish, document, and continuously improve accounting policies, workflows, controls, and service-level expectations
- Develop and implement accounting and finance processes, automation, integrations, and reporting tools
- Define, monitor, and communicate financial and operational drivers, trends, variances, cash flow considerations, and working-capital indicators
- Partner with leadership and operational teams to deliver actionable insights, explain financial results, and support business decisions
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of accounting operations experience
- Demonstrated payroll processing experience across multiple jurisdictions
- Strong understanding of general ledger, AR, AP, and reconciliation principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
- Experience with accounting systems such as Sage, QuickBooks, or equivalent
- Familiarity with ERP systems
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills, with the ability to keep priorities, timelines, and stakeholders aligned
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Professional, tactful, and customer-focused communication style
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Experience with cloud-based accounting and payroll platforms (e.g., BambooHR, Sage) preferred
- Familiarity with international payroll and corporate tax compliance preferred
- Experience in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment preferred
- Post-secondary coursework or certifications in accounting preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunity employer
- Inclusive work environment
- Interview-process accommodations and adjustments available upon request
