Financial Accountant
Top Benefits
About the role
Our dynamic client is seeking a Financial Accountant for a 10-month contract with strong potential for extension to a permanent role. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Accountant ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in a fast-paced software/SaaS environment. Acting as both a technical expert and business advisor, you will work closely with senior leadership to analyze data, validate information, and guide business decisions. The ideal candidate is a bright, articulate accounting professional who is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and adaptable. Main responsibilities:
- Lead month-end and year-end financial close, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Manage revenue accounting for software/SaaS contracts in line with IFRS 15
- Support audits, statutory reporting, and tax/compliance submissions
- Maintain the general ledger, AP/AR, and intercompany reconciliations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate contracts, billing, and revenue
- Drive process improvements, system optimization, and enhanced reporting/analytics
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, governance, and financial standards
Step into a fully remote role where collaboration, mentorship, and growth go hand in hand. Collaborate with like-minded professionals and take your career to the next level. Apply today!
Qualifications:
The main qualifications for this role include:
- Formal accounting education
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
- Solid technical knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 15
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Proficiency in Excel
Assets:
- CPA or ACCA designation is an asset
- Experience in Public Accounting, SaaS, or High-Tech industry
- Experience with NetSuite or Salesforce
Compensation:
- $80,000 - $82,000 annual salary range
- Fully remote, flexible work schedule
- Accrued vacation
Location : Fully remote
Internal Job ID# : 4983
Recruiter Name : Paul Stevenson
About Stevenson & White
Stevenson & White is Canadian owned and operated. Located in Ottawa, we specialize in the recruitment of finance, accounting and payroll professionals at all levels. We place people on a permanent, contract and temporary basis across all business sectors and at all levels, from the Junior Accountant to the CFO.
When it comes to recruitment, we believe it is all about the fit! We know that what we do has to be more than simply matching resumes to job descriptions which is why we meet with our clients and candidates face to face whenever possible before working with them!
In 2000, Stevenson & White was created to offer a more personalized service to both clients and candidates. Now, thanks to the loyal support of our clients and candidates we are a market leader in Ottawa and the surrounding area!
Contact us today and learn more about how we can help you!
(613) 225-5417 info@stevensonandwhite.com
Financial Accountant
Top Benefits
About the role
Our dynamic client is seeking a Financial Accountant for a 10-month contract with strong potential for extension to a permanent role. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Accountant ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in a fast-paced software/SaaS environment. Acting as both a technical expert and business advisor, you will work closely with senior leadership to analyze data, validate information, and guide business decisions. The ideal candidate is a bright, articulate accounting professional who is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and adaptable. Main responsibilities:
- Lead month-end and year-end financial close, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Manage revenue accounting for software/SaaS contracts in line with IFRS 15
- Support audits, statutory reporting, and tax/compliance submissions
- Maintain the general ledger, AP/AR, and intercompany reconciliations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate contracts, billing, and revenue
- Drive process improvements, system optimization, and enhanced reporting/analytics
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, governance, and financial standards
Step into a fully remote role where collaboration, mentorship, and growth go hand in hand. Collaborate with like-minded professionals and take your career to the next level. Apply today!
Qualifications:
The main qualifications for this role include:
- Formal accounting education
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
- Solid technical knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 15
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Proficiency in Excel
Assets:
- CPA or ACCA designation is an asset
- Experience in Public Accounting, SaaS, or High-Tech industry
- Experience with NetSuite or Salesforce
Compensation:
- $80,000 - $82,000 annual salary range
- Fully remote, flexible work schedule
- Accrued vacation
Location : Fully remote
Internal Job ID# : 4983
Recruiter Name : Paul Stevenson
About Stevenson & White
Stevenson & White is Canadian owned and operated. Located in Ottawa, we specialize in the recruitment of finance, accounting and payroll professionals at all levels. We place people on a permanent, contract and temporary basis across all business sectors and at all levels, from the Junior Accountant to the CFO.
When it comes to recruitment, we believe it is all about the fit! We know that what we do has to be more than simply matching resumes to job descriptions which is why we meet with our clients and candidates face to face whenever possible before working with them!
In 2000, Stevenson & White was created to offer a more personalized service to both clients and candidates. Now, thanks to the loyal support of our clients and candidates we are a market leader in Ottawa and the surrounding area!
Contact us today and learn more about how we can help you!
(613) 225-5417 info@stevensonandwhite.com