Senior Accountant, Reporting and Consolidation

World Education Services

. Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$85,000 - CA$110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, month-end close processes, and intercompany accounting within a multi-entity and multi-currency environment. Proficient in U.S. GAAP and experienced with ERP systems, particularly Sage Intacct, while maintaining strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Financial ReportingU.S. GAAP KnowledgeMonth-End CloseSage Intacct ExperienceAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

General Ledger AccountingReconciliationsAudit SupportInvestment AccountingForeign Currency AccountingVariance ExplanationsConsolidation AccountingJournal EntriesFinancial Statement PreparationSupporting Documentation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOwnershipSelf-DirectedCollaborativeIntellectual Curiosity

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsFinancial Reporting SystemsMicrosoft ExcelAccounting Automation ToolsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAInternational Accounting Designation

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AccountingMulti-Entity AccountingMulti-Currency AccountingStatutory ReportingCompliance Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
Prepare close schedules, journal entries, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and financial reporting deliverables
Prepare income statements, balance sheets, cash-flow statements, and recurring financial reporting packages
Prepare supporting schedules, account analyses, variance explanations, and consolidation support
Own intercompany and consolidation accounting, including reconciliations, eliminations, cross-entity entries, multi-entity consolidation, and resolution of intercompany differences
Prepare foreign currency accounting entries and schedules, including FX translation, remeasurement, and related reconciliations
Support statutory and multi-country accounting and reporting
Prepare entity-level reporting schedules and reconcile local reporting to the general ledger
Perform investment accounting, including investment entries, realized and unrealized gain/loss calculations, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Prepare audit, tax, and compliance support schedules
Respond to information requests and assist with accounting questions
Maintain supporting documentation
Review work prepared by others, if applicable
Partner with the Controller and Finance team to ensure accurate, timely reporting and support process improvements across a global environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP; IFRS knowledge preferred
Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems; Sage Intacct experience preferred
Experience working in a multi-entity, multi-currency, or global environment preferred
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel; accounting automation or reporting tools preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to research discrepancies, resolve accounting issues, and maintain accurate supporting documentation
Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and take ownership of assigned accounting processes
Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and quickly establish credibility in new areas of work
Self-directed and proactive, with strong ownership and accountability
Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to identify opportunities, develop new approaches, and initiate action
Ability to thrive in a transparent, accountable, collaborative, results-oriented environment
Intellectual curiosity, openness to diverse ideas and perspectives, and interest in learning and professional development
Strong alignment with WES mission and values and a growth mindset
CPA or equivalent international accounting designation preferred
Experience in a nonprofit, social enterprise, or mission-driven organization preferred
Possible travel on occasion for company retreats or team meetings
Candidates based in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, or Nova Scotia, or willing to relocate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work and flexible scheduling
Generous time-off policies
Comprehensive wellness programs
Comprehensive benefits
Tangible rewards and recognition
Learning opportunities
Personal and professional development
Career advancement opportunities
Comprehensive training programs
Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Employee-led resource groups
Town halls and collaborative team events
Meaningful volunteer opportunities
Inclusive, mission-driven work environment
Possible company retreats or team meetings travel approximately twice per year