Senior Accountant

At WS Audiology, we provide innovative hearing aids and hearing health services. Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world. With us, you will become part of a truly global company where we care for one another, welcome diversity and celebrate our successes.

What it's all about:

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Canadian Finance team. Reporting to our North American Controller, the Senior Accountant will support day-to-day and general accounting functions for all WSA legal entities. This is a multi-faceted position and is an ideal career move for finance professionals with experience in a growing and matrixed organization.

This is a full-time permanent position based in Burlington, ON in a hybrid working model. Some infrequent travel within North America for events or meetings can be expected (>10%).

What you'll do:

• Perform day-to-day accounting functions
• Using your in-depth knowledge of AP and general accounting functions, assist the Controller in the preparation of all the financial statements for all the legal entities.
• Carry out assigned duties as directed by the Controller to enable a smooth operation and administration of any associated financial matters pertaining to the Company.
• Prepare re-classes and adjustments as required and submit and monitor GSD tickets
• ICC billings to other affiliates; review and communicate loan interest entries
• Review and approve all ReconSmart requests for timely month and year end close
• Monthly Sales Tax filings for Canada and US and assist with audits
• Prepare Internal controls
• Prepare quarterly balance sheet reporting package
• Monthly Trend review to ensure accuracy and completeness before close of books
• Review and request updates to bi-weekly forecasts in Coupa (Treasury tool)
• Monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliations
• Monthly financial reporting and variance analysis
• Provide analysis reports to various local department leaders as requested
• Assist in coordinating deliverables and meeting all deadlines
• Support global finance requests and adhere to global deadlines
• Analytically review tasks and processes for solutions to drive efficiencies
• Support with Inter-company reconciliation and analysis
• Support and backup for provision/reserve calculation and analysis
• Support the internal tax team and external tax firm re annual Corp Tax Filing, NR Tax Filing,
• Provide training to new and existing Business Services resources as needed and cross training within onshore team
• Maintain financial processes and procedures
• Suggest improvements to internal control procedures to maintain accurate and consistent accounting and reporting
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with various departments
• Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances
• Assist in preparing of Audits examination as required
• Performing monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses
• Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules
• Ensuring that all accounting records are accurate and in balance
• Investigating and resolving outstanding issues as required

What you'll bring:

• Post-secondary education in a related field, ideally at the Bachelor's Level in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business, Economics, or another related field combined with direct experience.
• 5+ years of experience in general accounting
• CA, CMA or CGA designation deemed an asset
• Direct experience in month end reporting, compilation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages
• Technical proficiency with experience adopting and leveraging new tools; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required. Experience with Accpac, HARP, and Coupa would be a definite asset.
• Highly organized, able to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required
• High attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize work in order to meet strict deadlines
• Highly motivated and focused team player
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle internal and external audits
• Bilingual in English & French would be an asset

Sounds wonderful? We can't wait to hear from you.

WS Audiology is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.