Accountant

Staff Accountant

Remote | Canada

Position Summary

• Cansel is seeking a highly motivated Staff Accountant to join our growing
• accounting team in a remote position. The successful candidate may be located
• anywhere in Canada. This position is ideal for an early-career accounting
• professional with strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities,
• exceptional attention to detail, and a desire to learn and grow within a dynamic
• business environment.

• Our accounting team supports multiple operating companies. Approximately half of
• this role is focused on recurring month-end accounting activities, while the
• balance involves investigating issues, analyzing financial data, improving
• processes, and supporting business operations.

• The successful candidate will be a naturally curious, self-motivated problem
• solver who enjoys working with data, identifying discrepancies, and developing
• practical solutions. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their
• work, seeks continuous improvement, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End Accounting
• Maintain general ledger accounts through detailed reconciliations and

analysis.

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts to supporting schedules and subledgers.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and other recurring accounting

transactions.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Support Canada sales and use tax reporting by preparing supporting data and

schedules.

• Complete assigned month-end tasks accurately and within established

deadlines.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Prepare recurring financial reports, schedules, and key performance

indicators.

• Analyze financial results and investigate unusual transactions, balances, or

trends.

• Prepare transaction details and supporting documentation for management

inquiries.

• Assist with materials for financial review meetings and business performance

discussions.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve

efficiency.

• Participate in special projects, financial investigations, and ad hoc

analysis.

• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and proactively suggest

solutions.

Qualifications

• Diploma, degree, or ongoing studies in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a

related field.

• Limited professional experience is acceptable; relevant co-op, internship, or

practical accounting experience is an asset.

• Fundamental understanding of accounting principles (ASPE/IFRS) and financial

processes.

• Experience with an ERP system such as SAP is an asset.
• Experience using French in a business environment is an asset.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Technical Skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP,

SUMIFS, data validation, and data analysis techniques.

• Ability to work with large volumes of financial data while maintaining

accuracy.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently.
• Resourceful problem solver with persistence when investigating issues.
• Curious and eager to understand underlying business drivers and the big

picture

• Positive, collaborative, and willing to learn.
• Clear communicator with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.

What Success Looks Like

• Month-end responsibilities are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Financial reporting is timely, reliable, and supported by appropriate

documentation.

• Accounting discrepancies are identified, investigated, and resolved

proactively.

• Business partners receive timely and accurate responses to financial

inquiries.

• Excel-based reporting and analytical tools are improved over time.
• Process improvement opportunities are identified and suggested to management

This posting is for an open vacancy