Senior Accounting Technician

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Accounting Technician based in Canada.

This role is an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to support fast-growing startups and scaleups by ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality financial information. You will play a key role in managing full-cycle accounting processes, ensuring month-end close excellence, and maintaining clean, reliable financial records that support strategic decision-making. Working in a modern, cloud-based accounting environment, you will collaborate closely with Controllers and CFO-level advisors to deliver insights that drive business performance. The position combines hands-on accounting execution with process improvement and client-facing collaboration. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior team members and contribute to building scalable accounting operations. This is a remote-first environment designed for professionals who thrive in dynamic, technology-driven businesses.

• Manage full-cycle accounting processes from daily transaction entry through to financial statement preparation.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end close processes, targeting completion by the 5th business day.
• Maintain and oversee client accounting systems such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, Hubdoc, and Dext.
• Ensure financial data integrity, accuracy, and compliance across all accounting workflows.
• Monitor client needs, feedback, and updates to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Review own work critically and proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Manage client deliverables, ensuring deadlines and scope requirements are consistently met.
• Support troubleshooting and provide proactive accounting guidance to clients and internal teams.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of accounting processes and workflows.
• Mentor and support Accounting Technicians while contributing to team development and performance.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Working toward the Canadian CPA designation.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial statements and reporting.
• Experience with cloud accounting tools such as QuickBooks Online and/or Xero.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple client files.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Canadian tax (GST/HST, PST, etc.).
• Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, or FP&A activities.
• Familiarity with data analysis and financial reporting tools.
• Exposure to automation or process optimization in accounting workflows.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Fully remote work environment with provided tools and equipment support.
• 3 weeks of vacation.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Team events and collaborative culture.
• Structured career growth and succession planning opportunities.
• Continuous learning and professional development support.
• Exposure to high-growth startups and scaleups across innovative industries.