Senior Accountant

Are you a detail-oriented CPA who thrives on the complexity of multi-currency environments? One of our clients, Gnxcor, is seeking a Senior Accountant to serve as the financial backbone of their growing Canadian and U.S. operations. In this role, you won't just be "crunching numbers"—you will own the full accounting cycle, navigate the nuances of cross-border tax compliance, and streamline our financial processes to support our next phase of growth.

What You'll Contribute To Our Team

Bookkeeping & Financial Management:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for both Canadian and U.S. entities in QuickBooks.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and merchant accounts monthly.
• Manage the full accounting cycle: AP, AR, payroll journal entries, general ledger, and month-end/year-end close.
• Prepare and post journal entries including intercompany transfers, accruals, and adjusting entries.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial/state tax regulations in Canada and the U.S.
• Prepare and file GST/HST, sales tax, and other government remittances.
• Support annual corporate tax filings by preparing schedules and liaising with external accountants.

Payroll Oversight

• Coordinate with payroll providers to ensure accurate payroll processing in both countries.
• Manage payroll journal entries and benefits deductions in QuickBooks.
• Monitor vacation, sick time, and statutory holiday pay compliance.

Reporting & Analysis

• Generate and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and budget variance reports.
• Monitor KPIs and provide insights into cost-saving opportunities.

System & Process Improvement

• Streamline and document accounting procedures and workflows.
• Implement financial controls and best practices to minimize risk and increase efficiency.
• Ensure consistency across Canadian and U.S. financial operations.

Collaboration & Support

• Liaise with internal departments (e.g. sales, operations) for financial support and reporting.
• Serve as the primary contact for auditors, bankers, and tax authorities.
• Train and supervise junior finance or accounting staff, if applicable.

Education

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation (Chartered Professional Accountant – Canada or CPA US).
• Certification in QuickBooks (e.g., QuickBooks ProAdvisor) is a strong asset.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Hands-on experience with Canadian tax compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Proven track record of managing multi-currency accounting and cross-border financial operations.
• Extensive experience with QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop, including advanced features like class tracking, memorized reports, and custom chart of accounts.

Technical Skills

• Canadian tax (GST/HST, payroll, corporate tax).
• U.S. tax (sales tax, payroll, state/federal compliance).
• Solid understanding of GAAP (both U.S. and Canadian frameworks).
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet modeling skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).
• Familiarity with intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, and currency conversion.

Soft Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills – able to clearly present financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities across jurisdictions.

Why Join Gnxcor?

Gnxcor Offers The Stability Of An Established Business With The Agility Of a Small Team. They Are Also Committed To Building a Workplace Where Our Team Members Can Thrive. Here's What Gnxcor Offers

• Professional Growth: This is a high-impact role, offering you the chance to deepen your cross-border expertise and help shape our company's financial strategy.
• A Truly Collaborative Culture: You'll join a collaborative team that is committed to innovation, learning, and mutual success.
• Direct Line to Leadership: Have regular conversations with the company owners, understand the vision firsthand, and play a role in shaping our future.
• Time to Recharge: We believe in work-life balance. Enjoy a paid company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Year's to rest and reconnect with family.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary package including a salary of $70,000 to $85,000 (commensurate with experience) and comprehensive health benefits to ensure you and your family are well supported.

Does this sound like the perfect job opportunity for you?

If you are an organized and analytical self-starter who doesn't need to be micro-managed and has the "soft skills" to explain a complex balance sheet to a non-financial manager, as well as the "hard skills" to spot a $0.05 discrepancy in a merchant account reconciliation from three months ago – we want to hear from you! Please submit your cover letter and resume to this posting.

Gnxcor is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all applicants. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know—we’ll be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that Gnxcor uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of our screening and interview processes to assist in evaluating applicants. All information will be handled in accordance with our privacy policies, and any AI-supported assessments are designed to ensure a fair and consistent evaluation for all candidates.