Senior Accountant

TL;DR

Senior Accountant (Accounting/Finance): Maintaining accurate financial records and strengthening accounting processes for a fast-growing online furniture business operating across Canada, the US, and Australia with an accent on month-end close, reconciliations, audit coordination, and tax compliance. Focus on analyzing financial variances, operationalizing transfer pricing, improving accounting workflows, and applying AI tools to financial documentation and analysis.

Location: Onsite in Mont-Royal, Canada

Company

Fast-growing, online-first furniture brand focused on stylish, adaptable furnishings, accessible shopping, and customer service.

What you will do

• Own the month-end close checklist and ensure accurate, timely, and ASPE-compliant ledger entries.
• Manage the general ledger, chart of accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare audit documentation and act as the main contact for interim and year-end external audits.
• Analyze monthly financial results, investigate material variances, and present findings to finance leadership.
• Monitor expenses, improve expense tracking, manage departmental profit and loss, and support budget-to-actual analysis.
• Improve accounting processes, support tax filings across Canada, the US, and Australia, and use AI tools for analysis and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally across a large accounting firm and an industry environment.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE and IFRS, with knowledge of Canadian tax laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with office productivity tools, especially Excel, and familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• CPA or CPA candidacy is preferred; exposure to US or Australian tax and NetSuite is an asset.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within a fast-growing startup.
• Direct opportunity to influence business operations and growth.
• Inclusive workplace where employees are welcomed, heard, and valued.

Hiring process

• AI-powered tools may support application screening and interview coordination.
• Final hiring decisions are made by people through a fair and inclusive process.