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Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

CompanyShift
LocationBoston, MA, USA, Remote in USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification preferred
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in international accounting, preferably in a multinational corporation
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, and international financial reporting standards (IFRS)
  • Experience with ERP/procurement systems (e.g. NetSuite, Coupa) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a global team environment
  • Well-organized, able to formalize work and with good accounting logic
  • Fluency in English and preferred fluency in French (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll entries/reconciliation, and general ledger activities
  • Prepare and analyze accurate financial statements and reports for international subsidiaries in compliance with local GAAP (Canada, US, Mexico, Brazil) and IFRS
  • Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for international entities
  • Monitor compliance with local tax laws and regulations
  • Collaborate with external auditors, tax consultants, and local accounting teams to ensure compliance with statutory requirements
  • Manage VAT/GST/sales taxes filings, corporate tax returns, and other regulatory submissions
  • Oversee multi-currency transactions, foreign exchange gains/losses
  • Coordinate intercompany reconciliations, allocations, eliminations and verify reciprocity
  • Develop and implement best practices for international accounting processes and systems
  • Provide recommendations to enhance financial systems and streamline global operations
  • Partner with your leaders and peers on day to day work and projects where high quality work, personal accountability, resilience, #MakeItHappen attitude, and collaboration are expected
  • Serve as a key advisor to the business on international accounting and financial matters or accounting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification preferred
  • Preferred fluency in French (written and spoken)