Sr Accountant

Tucows (NASDAQ:TCX, TSX:TC) is possibly the biggest Internet company you’ve never heard of. We started as a simple shareware site in 1993 and have since grown into a stable of businesses: Tucows Domains, Ting Internet and Wavelo.

What's next at Tucows

We embrace a people-first philosophy that is rooted in respect, trust, and flexibility. We believe that whatever works for our employees is what works best for us. It’s also why the majority of our roles are remote-first, meaning you can work from anywhere you can connect to the Internet!

Today, over one thousand people work in over 20 countries to help us make the Internet better. If this sounds exciting to you, join the herd!

As the Senior Accountant - Shared Services Finance, you will report directly to the Corporate Controller and will primarily support in the consolidation and corporate accounting of the Company’s shared services - including Finance, Legal, People, Data, Information Technology, Infrastructure, and Information Security teams. The role will be integral in facilitating the monthly, quarterly and annual close cycles including account reconciliations and acting as a payroll/HR liaison along with supporting the larger finance functions encompassing other BUs. This is a hands-on position.

This is a 21-month contract position with opportunity for a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

• 25%, support the day to day accounting support for key parts of the TCX operations.
• 35% support the month-end close and reconciliations process, including payroll audits, Salary and benefits adjustments, vendor accruals, managing prepaid schedule, posting amortization and depreciation, P&L analytics. You will work alongside internal partners to obtain information required to accomplish this.
• 10%, provide end-to-end accounting support for subsidiaries within Tucows group of companies.
• 10%, primary support for HR and month-end payroll entries.
• 10%, interface with external auditors to support quarterly reviews as well as year- end audit deliverables.
• 10% Conduct ad hoc account analysis as required and communicate key insights to support departmental efficiency and/or key business decisions.

Qualifications required:

• Accounting designation, preferably CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA
• 2+ years Accounting experience (Technology and Telecommunication industry experience is an asset).
• Experience in a fast paced, computerized, multi-company, multi-currency environment.
• Hands on experience with month-end financial package preparation, budgeting, and year-end functions.
• Strong reconciliation skills and understanding of accounting concepts.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS
• Advanced knowledge in the use of Excel, including complex formulas and financial modeling techniques.
• Technically savvy, with an ability to learn new systems (ERP/BI systems) and use system capabilities. Sage Intacct experience and/or experience with dimension based G/L would be a plus
• A proactive self-starter with outstanding work ethics who is capable of taking initiative, balancing work, and keeping commitments all with a positive demeanor.
• Maintain the highest standards of accuracy and precision; excellent attention to detail, result-focused, highly-organized and resourceful.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), ability to effectively convey information to various levels of the organization in a clear and concise manner.
• High energy, friendly, collaborative, and team oriented individual.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship building skills required.

The base salary range for this position is $62,000 to $75,000. Range shown in $CAD for Canadian residents. Other countries will differ. Range may vary on a number of factors including, but not limited to: location, experience and qualifications. Tucows believes in a total rewards offering that includes fair compensation and generous benefits

Want to know more about what we stand for? At Tucows we care about protecting the open Internet, narrowing the digital divide, and supporting fairness and equality.

We also know that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to inclusion across race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We celebrate multiple approaches and diverse points of view.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Tucows and its subsidiaries participate in the E-verify program for all US employees.

Learn more about Tucows, our businesses, culture and employee benefits on our site here.