Perform full-cycle accounting including reconciliations, month-end close tasks, and preparation of financial reports and supporting working papers. Support audits, design and improve internal controls and accounting processes, and collaborate with the Finance team on accounting projects. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, and legal requirements.
We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Controller,
this role will support full-cycle accounting, month-end close, and key financial reporting
activities.
This is a hands-on role for someone with strong accounting fundamentals, sharp attention to
detail, and an ownership mindset who’s excited to help build and improve scalable financial
processes in a collaborative, fast-growing environment.
Pay range: $80,000 - $95,000
We know compensation is an important part of choosing your next role. The range shown reflects our target hiring range, informed by market data, internal equity, and the role’s current scope. Often the mid-range is where we tend to fall, but individual offers may vary based on experience, skills, and the role scope.
You Will:
- Execute full-cycle accounting and prepare reconciliations for key general ledger accounts (cash, payables, pre-paids, and capital assets)
- Ensure compliance of accounting transactions with local accounting standards, tax and legal requirements
- Prepare key components and supporting working papers within the month-end close including processing period and year-end journal entries
- Assist in the preparation of various monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports as required for internal and external stakeholders including legal entity and consolidated financial statements
- Assist in the execution of external financial audits including the preparation of auditor requests, drafting accounting memos and preparing support for note disclosures
- Contribute to the design and implementation of key operational/financial controls, which allow the company to scale and mitigate fraud or misuse of company resources. In addition, review existing accounting procedures and policies to identify and recommend improvements
- Collaborate with the Finance team in all accounting activities. Facilitate and lead key accounting projects as required
You Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance
- Enrolled in or hold Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
- 2+ years of experience in an Accounting role
- An understanding of full cycle accounting and bookkeeping as well as strong knowledge of Finance and Accounting concepts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google G-suite products
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with an emphasis on proficiency with lookups and pivots
- Experience working within accounting systems including posting modules, general ledgers, financial statement exports and reports
- Foundational knowledge of financial statements, including the preparation of basic income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows
- An “ownership” mindset, with the capacity to learn new tools quickly, identify and propose solutions to resolve challenges independently or as part of a team
- The ability to thrive within a team environment, recognizing you cannot succeed working in a silo and understand the importance of establishing strong relationships across teams
- High attention to detail and accuracy in everything you do, which help you regularly solve challenging problems
- Exceptional time management and prioritization skills with a knack to regularly re-prioritize tasks based on importance and manage your time each day to fulfill your responsibilities and meet deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Have:
- Experience in public accounting firms
- Experience working with Quickbooks Online (QBO)
Benefits and Perks:
* A great compensation package that includes BenchSci equity options
* A robust vacation policy plus an additional vacation day every year
* Company closures for 14 more days throughout the year
* Flex time for sick days, personal days, and religious holidays
* Comprehensive health and dental benefits
* Annual learning & development budget
* A one-time home office set-up budget to use upon joining BenchSci
* An annual lifestyle spending account allowance
* Generous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off options
* The ability to save for your retirement coupled with a company match!
About BenchSci:
BenchSci's mission is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving research and development. We empower scientists to run more successful experiments with the world's most advanced, biomedical artificial intelligence software platform.
Backed by Generation Investment Management, TCV, Inovia, F-Prime, Golden Ventures, and Google's AI fund, Gradient Ventures, we provide an indispensable tool for scientists that accelerates research at top pharmaceutical companies and leading academic centers.
Our Culture:
Our culture fosters transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning.
We value each other's differences and always look for opportunities to embed equity into the fabric of our work. We foster diversity, autonomy, and personal growth, and provide resources to support motivated self-leaders in continuous improvement.
You will work with high-impact, highly skilled, and intelligent experts motivated to drive impact and fulfill a meaningful mission. We empower you to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and thrive. Here you will be challenged to stretch yourself to achieve the seemingly impossible.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We believe that improving diversity, equity and inclusion is our collective responsibility, and this belief guides our DEI journey. Learn more about our DEI initiatives.
Accessibility Accommodations: Should you require any accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please reach out to [email protected].
Top Skills
Microsoft Office,Google G-Suite,Microsoft Excel,Quickbooks Online
BenchSci Toronto, Ontario, CAN Office
25 York St, Suite 1100, Toronto, Ontario , Canada, M5J 2V5
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