Senior Accountant
Tagline: | Protect company resources and put your number skills to work to tell the right story! |
Type of Position: | Full-Time |
Location: | Kitchener, ON (Hybrid – 3 days in office/2 days remote) |
Benefits: | RRSP with employer match, health benefits (effective day-1!), wellness benefit, learning & development opportunities, paid vacation, personal days, and sick days |
The Company
Intellijoint Surgical develops effective and easy-to-use products to enhance surgeons’ care and patients’ lives. Today, Intellijoint technology lives in the operating room, helping surgeons improve implant positioning during hip and knee replacement surgeries. Our technology has been used in over 50,000 surgeries. We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our finance team to be a part of bringing innovative technologies to the market!
The Position
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing our IJS accounting functions, as well as assisting in the preparation of financial statements and reporting to top management and externally. This role also maintains the company's accounting systems and implements changes as required. This role reports to the Controller and will help guide and mentor other members of the team.
As a snapshot, we are looking for someone who will embrace all facets of Accounting:
Process improvement.
Collaborate cross-functionally.
Draw insights from financial reports.
Strong attention to detail.
A storyteller with numbers.
Main Duties:
Manage the accounting operations including the review of journal entries, payroll, revenue, accounts receivable, cost of sales, inventory, and accounts payable.
Providing input into streamlining and implementing accounting processes.
Review and monitor internal controls to ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory, and company policies and procedures.
Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual operating results for each department.
Work with Operations to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control current business processes which impact customer quality and influence internal operating efficiency.
Work with external auditors, external funders, and lenders.
Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the general ledger.
Assist in coordinating the year-end audit and preparation of audited financial statements.
Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and external reporting to financial institutions, ensuring that all reporting requirements are met.
Supporting new systems or project selections and implementation from a strategic finance and internal control perspective.
Identify areas for automation and continuous improvement and develop the necessary processes.
Skills and Experience to Enable Success:
University degree or College diploma in Business/Accounting/Finance, with advanced degree or professional accounting designation (such as CA, CPA, CGA, CMA) preferred
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and applications
Knowledge of budget preparation and analysis techniques
Good project management skills and the ability to motivate teams to produce quality work within tight timeframes and meet set deadlines
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Excellent leadership, coaching, communication, presentation, problem solving, and organizational skills are essential
Strong technical abilities using Excel and Google Sheets and the ability to adapt to and learn new software
High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
Attention to detail in all areas of work
What does success look like in this role?
Leadership understands exactly how we are tracking compared to our budget.
Colleagues across departments are happy because of the great process improvements you’ve helped design and implement.
Accounting functions are operating smoothly and are predictable with a balance of strong controls and efficient processes.
Expectations & Employee Experience
It is unrealistic for us to believe we will find someone who fits this position 100% - Interested? Apply!
Be passionate about growth, personally and professionally and know that we will support you along the way.
Work hard each-and-every day knowing that you will be rewarded for that hard work.
Work alongside a highly talented and driven group of team members and colleagues organization-wide
Work in an environment with high transparency and collaboration along with lots of fun and social activities
Support innovative products that can improve surgical outcomes and enhance patient’s quality of life
Be ok with change and share in our excitement as we scale
Flexibility so that you can do your best both at work and outside of it
Intellijoint Surgical is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive work environment. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants solely on the basis of their qualifications. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law.
Intellijoint Surgical encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Those in need of accommodation at any stage in the recruitment process should notify [email protected]. Any information received that relates to accommodation needs of a candidate will be addressed in a confidential manner.