Senior Accountant

Lightspeed
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
$88K a year (estimated)
Full-time
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Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well you might just be in the right place!

Lightspeed is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant. Reporting to the Financial Controller in NoAm (North America), the ideal person to join us is a fast learner, self-motivated, possesses strong organizational skills, and is extremely attentive to detail.

The working environment is dynamic, and daily tasks include a variety of accounting duties. If you’re interested in the opportunity to expand your skills by working with the Accounting team of a growing technology company, this is the position for you!

What you’ll be doing :

  • Responsible for the month-end close procedures for Lightspeeds largest subsidiary
  • Assist and perform a wide variety of accounting tasks, from the Balance Sheet to the PnL. Full review of all areas and ensuring accurate books at all times
  • Perform the payroll-related accounting entries and variance analysis for over 1,000 employees
  • Responsible for SOX controls related tasks such as Interest, Bank Reconciliations and Cash Flow Hedging
  • Working very closely with FP&A team to align budget and actuals along with supporting their needs around understanding the business unit / verticals impacts that are key drivers
  • Have the initiative to partake in the improvement of internal processes and being an active participant in automation projects
  • Participate in the internal monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting process, external quarterly reviews, and annual financials statement audit

What you need to bring :

We're looking for a candidate who has experience with the following :

  • CPA or in process of obtaining a CPA designation
  • 3+ years of experience in a similar position or audit
  • Strong financial reporting knowledge
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills are very important. You will need to be in constant communication with all stakeholders to have visibility of the business needs and risks
  • Sense of collaboration and teamwork
  • Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
  • Adept at handling sensitive documents
  • Fluency in English

Even better if you have, but not necessary

  • Experience with NetSuite & Salesforce
  • CPA completed
  • Experience reporting under SOX
  • Experience with publicly traded companies
  • Knowledge of payroll accounting in NoAm

We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the Apply’ button and give it a try!

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

  • Ability to do your job in a truly flexible hybrid environment (3 days / week in office);
  • Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday;
  • Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry :

  • Lightspeed RSU program (we are all owners)
  • Unlimited paid time off policy
  • Flexible working policy
  • Health insurance
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Possibility for transit fees to be covered
  • Paid leave assistance for new parents
  • Linkedin learning
  • Volunteer day
  • 30+ days ago
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