Senior Accountant, Semios

• Motivated by meaningful work, you are looking for more than just a job
• You want to work for a dynamic, growing company that finds solutions to real-life problems, such as helping the world reduce the use of pesticides and helping nature feed a growing population
• Your ideal work environment includes a collaborative team spirit with the opportunity to learn and grow as you take the initiative to try new things
• 2+ years of assurance (audit) experience in a mid or large CPA Firm
• Qualified CPA (Canada or USA), or equivalent
• A resilient, flexible, solution oriented approach to addressing areas of improvement, likes digging into issues and enjoys taking leadership in addressing problems
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Self-directed, highly motivated and energetic
• Outstanding work ethic with strong commitment to quality and delivering on time
• Comfortable as an individual contributor, collaborative team member and leader

Desirable

• The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the month end processing and reporting of the organization, including performing financial functions related to the maintenance of the accounting system ensuring strong internal controls, and responsible for monthly reconciliations, analysis and reporting of the company's financial operations
• Monthly Close Process: Execute the monthly, quarterly and year-end close process to ensure accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting, ensuring best practice and efficiency without compromising quality
• The Monthly close process includes the preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, analytics and working papers to achieve and prepare the financial results
• Treasury: Ensure accurate records of cash positions across all entities, currencies and accounts
• Financial Analysis: Preparation and review of month-end and year-end working papers, including Balance Sheet reconciliation reconciliation reports and functional/departmental analysis reports
• Statutory & Regulatory Compliance: Contribute to the year-end audit efforts, including close collaboration with external auditors, and assist with the production of year end statutory accounts
• Prepare regulatory and tax filings in all of Semios’ jurisdictions and ensure compliance
• Technical Accounting: Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting standards, including researching technical accounting issues, documenting conclusions in formal memos, and proactively monitoring changes in standards that may impact the organization
• Leadership: Provide guidance and support by identifying opportunities. Collaborate with departments such as FP&A, Tax, Operations, and Legal to provide accounting insight on business initiatives, new contracts, or operational changes
• Ensure alignment between accounting treatment and business strategy
• Monitor and maintain internal control processes to ensure compliance with accounting policies and mitigate financial risks. Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial operations
• Identify accounting issues and improvements as they occur and recommend solutions
• Maintain a high level of proficiency in ERP and financial system to support accurate reporting, system integrity, and financial process automation. Participate in system enhancements, testing, and implementation of new features