Who are we?

FrontierCFO is a cloud-based financial services start-up that focuses on supporting online accounting and CFO services for start-ups across Canada and the US. We leverage financial and technological automation allowing CEOs to focus on optimizing and scaling their business.

Our services include everything from full-cycle accounting (including accounts payable and payroll) to CFO and financial advisory services. We virtually integrate with our client’s teams to provide adaptive financial services and efficiently manage their day-to-day financial operations. We support our clients in budgeting and forecasting, KPI development and monitoring, cashflow management, fundraising rounds, M&A due diligence support, strategic planning, and compliance reporting (managing monthly sales tax, payroll compliance, and assisting in audits).

FrontierCFO is committed to client success and employee growth - we provide a fully remote and flexible environment with challenging work and plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. Since we are cloud-based, we are considering applicants from any region for this role; so long as you can legally work in Canada, are client-focused, and love working with technology, we are happy to get your application!

The role

FrontierCFO is looking for a tech-savvy Accounting Associate to support the finance function for emerging start-ups across Canada and the US.

With a focus on accuracy and timeliness, the Accounting Associate plays a critical role in creating the foundation for the financial advisory services that we provide to our clients.

This role has the opportunity for significant growth by providing exposure to many technologies and complex advisory services, as well as providing mentorship throughout the CPA program.

Key responsibilities will include:

Providing proactive and warm client support as the first point of contact for accounting-related questions and support information, including recognizing issues and changes as they arise.
Providing a high standard of technical accounting to multiple clients, as assigned.
Posting transactions and recording sales entries from multiple e-commerce systems demonstrating a strong knowledge of recognized revenue principles.
Creating monthly reconciliation reports (reviewing bookkeeping entries, calculating accruals and other month-end entries, preparing working papers to support all balance sheets accounts)
Processing A/P for clients, including cash flow management.
Processing semi-monthly or bi-weekly payroll for clients, across multiple payroll platforms.
Preparing and filing sales tax returns across Canada (GST/HST, PST/RST/QST).
Preparing and filing payroll compliance returns across Canada (EHT, Worker's Compensation, T4s).
Challenging current tools, processes, methodologies etc., when appropriate, to ensure best practices are in place to support clients.
Building effective working relationships with clients and co-workers by effectively collaborating on work deliverables.
Meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining excellent quality of work.

Who we’re looking for:

You have 2+ years experience in public practice or related accounting fields — ideally experiencing high growth in a cloud environment.
You have an in-depth working knowledge of ASPE.
You have experience and working knowledge in Canadian federal and provincial sales tax filings.
You have experience and proficient knowledge of cloud accounting tools and can apply an integrated tech stack to optimize efficiencies and minimize manual processes (e.g. Xero, Netsuite, Stripe, Plooto, Recurly, Shopify, GSuite, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Dext, Hubdoc, BambooHR, Humi, Wagepoint, Rippling)
You have a strong aptitude with structuring and processing data in Excel/GSheets to draw insightful conclusions from it, while maintaining a meticulous attention to detail.
You have an intuitive communication style with team members and clients that contributes to our culture of trust, respect, and reliability — especially when working remotely and asynchronously.
You have an uncanny ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information in an environment of complexity and change.
You self-manage your schedule, priorities and deadlines in a flexible way that aligns with your team.
You find meaning in working in a tight-knit team and thrive when collaborating with and learning from those around you.

Bonus points for:

You are currently enrolled in the CPA program.

What's included in our total rewards package?

A competitive salary, paid vacation starting at 3 weeks and unlimited personal days.
100% employer paid health insurance, health spending account, and an EAP.
Paid professional development and support through your CPA.
Company-provided equipment: a high-performing laptop, two monitors, and all the peripherals.
The flexibility to work from anywhere in Canada.

Applicants must hold a valid work permit and be a permanent resident or citizen of Canada.

FrontierCFO is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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