Our team at Blackline Safety is growing! As a people-driven technology company, with a mission to make sure every worker returns home safely, we drive innovation, practice resiliency, demonstrate leadership, go the extra mile for our customers, and empower our people to be their best.
Our Finance Team is looking for a Financial Accountant. This role will play a crucial role in supporting our accounting team with sales tax compliance and order to cash cycle, while ensuring the accuracy of records and financial data. This position is ideal for a candidate with a solid foundation in accounting and a keen interest in taxation.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Accounting, ideally with credits towards professional designation
- At least three years of experience in accounting, with emphasis on the order to cash cycle
- Competence in U.S. sales taxes, Canadian GST/HST/PST and returns submission
- Experience working in a Canadian business environment with cross-border sales
- On the job knowledge of account reconciliations and revenue recognition
- Exposure to tax audit processes is a plus
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail and accuracy, with strong organizational and communication skills
- Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team
- Ability to multitask and maintain accountability for assigned responsibilities
- Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement
Responsibilities:
US Sales Tax Compliance:
- Review taxes computed on Canadian and U.S. invoices and master the process of correcting errors
- Regularly review and reconcile collected taxes and prepare submissions to tax authorities
- Collect exemption certificates, update the U.S tax software and maintain records to uphold precise tax calculations
Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with the Invoicing team to ensure accurate invoicing, including proper general ledger coding, sales taxes calculation and dimensions reporting
- Facilitate the resolution of invoicing issues, billing corrections and clean-up of Accounts Receivable to ensure timely collections
- Assist the Invoicing and Accounts Receivable (AR) teams with aging and lease reports, and other departmental report requests
- Provide support for Invoicing and AR team and assist during month-ends and as needed for vacation coverage
- Support the revenue accountant by identifying and correcting transactions with revenue recognition issues
- Liaise with external vendors, customers, and tax authorities to address any issues related to sales taxes
General Accounting:
- Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities in relation to revenue, AR, GST, PST, US sales taxes and related receivable/payable accounts
- Provide analysis and explanations of variances in tax payments and reconciliations
- Aid in the preparation of audit schedules and collaborate with external auditors during the audit process
Process Improvement:
- Recommend and implement improvements to sales tax processes and reporting
- Assist in developing and documenting best practices related to tax compliance
About Blackline Safety
Blackline Safety is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of wirelessly connected safety products. We offer the broadest and most complete portfolio available in the industry. Our products are designed to save lives and we monitor personnel working alone in populated areas, complex indoor facilities, and the remote reaches of our planet. Blackline's products are used to keep people safe in the event of falls, missed check-ins, man-downs, and exposure to explosive or toxic gas. Our design, development, sales, marketing, support, and production are all performed in-house at our headquarters in Calgary, AB. Blackline Safety is a publicly-traded company (TSX: BLN). To learn more about our company visit www.blacklinesafety.com
Blackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants, regardless of age, religion, race, color, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.
