Corporate Accountant

We’re looking for a Corporate Accountant to support the controllership team with full-cycle accounting, month-end close processes, financial reporting and audit requests. You will be working with the consolidation and reporting, accounting operations, tax, and the internal controls to assist in the related matters. You bring to the table best practices in technical, operating accounting and audit, have a high level of integrity and are constantly striving to mitigate financial risk. In line with Hootsuite's distributed workforce strategy, our flexible work arrangement allows for remote work or a hybrid model. This role is open to applicants located in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Full-cycle accounting: supporting the month-end close, preparing monthly continuity schedules and reconciling general ledger and sub-ledger accounts, as needed
• Preparing monthly/quarterly detailed  financial statements variance analysis
• Supporting the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Preparing the monthly international financial reporting packages and reconciling local subsidiary and corporate general ledgers 
• Supporting the fiscal year-end audit and statutory audit
• Collaborate with external auditors to understand audit requests and requirements, including timelines
• Liaising with sales operations, partner managers, accounts receivable, and accounts payable teams for reconciliations, accruals, payments and audit requests
• Supporting in the preparation of technical accounting memos under U.S. GAAP
• Playing a lead role in standardizing, streamlining, and simplifying account reconciliations
• Special projects, as needed    

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Some practical or relevant accounting experience within a Finance team, including experience as an auditor for public accounting firm working on public company audits (experience with PCAOB standards preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree in Business; or equivalent education and experience
• CPA Designation, or enrolled in CPA Program
• Accountability: holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Collaboration and Teamwork: works with others to deliver results, meaningfully contributing to the team and prioritizing group needs over individual needs
• Commitment to Results: consistently achieves results, demonstrating high performance, and challenging self and others to deliver results
• Open Communication: clearly conveys thoughts, both written and verbally, listening attentively and asking questions for clarification and understanding
• Priority Setting: focuses time/energy on the most important issues/opportunities. Clearly understand how to assess the importance of tasks and decisions
• Self Development: is personally committed to, and actively works to continuously improve

WHO YOU ARE: 

• Tenacious. You are determined to succeed, and you are motivated by the success of customers, colleagues and the community. 
• Curious. You are always learning and seeking ways to make things better.
• Conscientious. You keep your promises, taking your commitments to others seriously, and you have strong integrity.
• Humble. You lead with humility and empathy, respecting and learning from the perspectives of others.

In all we do, our six guiding principles light the way:

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One Team: Make Hootsuite a place where everyone feels safe, welcome, valued, and empowered to do their best  work without compromising who they are. #OneTeam #FreeToBeMe

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Play to Win: Commit to building an incredible, profitable company for our customers, our employees, and our stakeholders. #PlayToWin #NoExcuses

Neighbours & Allies: Give back to our communities and be an ally. #SocialForGood #Allies

Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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