Senior General Accountant - JOB DESCRIPTION
Established in 2006, CyberClan's carefully selected team of experts are capable of solving complex cyber security challenges – keeping data secure and businesses running as usual. CyberClan’s Global Incident Response Teams are available 24/7/365 to leap into action, responding to all cyber-attacks with proven defensive methodology. Our goal is to get businesses fully operational as quickly as possible and to further prevent any downtime or impact to business operations. CyberClan investigates and assists clients with all types of security breaches, insider threat, unauthorized access and malicious code.
Summary/Objective
The Senior General accountant coordinates, performs and oversees all daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with relevant regulations and internal controls. This role involves full cycle accounting, posting journal entries, preparing financial reports, and assisting with audits and month-end/year-end closings.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the daily activities of the accounting (e.g., accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, general ledger, intercompany transactions)
- Prepare and post journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, financial reports
- Prepare and review monthly Project Profit and Loss (P&L) accounts
- Ensure all costs and revenue are recorded correctly by project in respective departments
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of project P&L by investigating and reporting variances based on the profitability of the project
- Identify if the project is going above the budget and report to the manager
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closings and financial reporting processes
- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations
- Act as a backup for other accounting team members during peak periods or absences, such as assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Support manager during Audit and taxation period
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial data
- Identify any gaps and initiate process improvements with manager’s approval to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations
- Provide support for special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Experience
- 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience with full cycle general accounting functions
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Business Central) and Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros)
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Degrees or Certifications
- Bachelor’s in accounting, Finance or relevant degree
- Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus
Benefits
Canada:
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Leave
- Birthday Day
- Health Benefits
- RRSP
Job Type
Full-time/Exempt
Location
100% Telecommuting
% of Travel Required
0-5%
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
CyberClan is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status
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