Senior Accountant

 

Caylent is a cloud native services company that helps organizations bring the best out of their people and technology using Amazon Web Services (AWS). We provide a full-range of AWS services including: workload migrations & modernization, cloud native application development, DevOps, data engineering, security & compliance and everything in between. At Caylent, our people always come first. 

We are a fully remote global company with employees in Canada, the United States and Latin America. We celebrate the culture of each of our team members and foster a community of technological curiosity. Come talk to us to learn more about what it means to be a Caylien!

The Mission

We are seeking a talented Senior Accountant to join our growing Accounting & Finance team. The right candidate is someone who:

• Experienced accountant with a highly analytical mindset and strong attention to detail
• Great work ethic and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing startup environment
• Has a “can-do” attitude and is willing to take on ad-hoc tasks and challenges when needed
• Desire to improve reporting process and has experience implementing and operationalizing accounting systems and processes
• A collaborative spirit with excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal

Your Assignment 

• Manage general ledger and assist month-end and year-end close processes
• Review and Process Vendor Payments & Records
• Reconcile Payroll Reports for LATAM entity
• Intercompany Reconciliation
• Foreign Exchange Reconciliation 
• Monthly Balance Sheet Accounts Reconciliation for LATAM entity
• Maintain Fixed Asset Schedules in accordance with GAAP
• Work closely with FP&A team and provide them with monthly variance analysis reports
• Prepare, post and maintain proper records of Journal Entries
• Estimate, analyze, and record month-end expense accruals to expense ledger accounts and balance sheet accounts. Drive expense reporting process and procure-to-pay process to facilitate close and department expense analysis and is responsible for the results
• Review and assist staff accountant’s work
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Assist with the external audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts; providing information to auditors. Support annual independent audit and regulatory audits as required
• Assist with preparation of statutory tax returns
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Director of Accounting

Your Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 5-7 years of experience in General Accounting within small to medium size companies
• Strong understanding of US GAAP (Active or inactive CPA a plus, but not required)
• Previous B2B and startup experience preferred 
• Experience with QuickBooks or ERP systems is a plus
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Experience with Intercompany preferred
• Understanding of Intercompany processes
• Effective communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Excel / Google Sheets analysis and presentation skills

Benefits 

• Pay in USD
• 100% remote work
• Generous holidays and flexible PTO
• Competitive phantom equity
• Paid for exams and certifications
• Peer bonus awards
• State of the art laptop and tools
• Equipment & Office Stipend
• Individual professional development plan
• Annual stipend for Learning and Development

Caylent is a place where everyone belongs.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our approach helps us to build a winning team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. So, regardless of how your diversity expresses itself, you can find a home here at Caylent.   

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hr@caylent.com.