Financial Reporting Accountant

Meet Benevity

Benevity is the way the world does good, providing companies (and their employees) with technology to take social action on the issues they care about. Through giving, volunteering, grantmaking, employee resource groups and micro-actions, we help most of the Fortune 100 brands build better cultures and use their power for good. We’re also one of the first B Corporations in Canada, meaning we’re as committed to purpose as we are to profits. We have people working all over the world, including Canada, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and more! 

Our Financial Reporting team seeks a Financial Reporting Accountant to join our growing team! You will be a motivated self-starter with excellent teamwork skills and at least three (3) years of accounting experience, ideally including two (2) years plus in public practice. You’ll play a key role in the month-end close process, lead special projects and collaborate effectively within our growing team.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with the month-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and supporting schedules across multiple reporting entities and currencies
• Prepare supplementary schedules, reconciliations and financial records for accruals, debt, contract revenue transactions, amortization of deferred sales commissions and debt issuance costs, and other financial items to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, completeness and integrity of accounting information
• Review, analyze, and stay current on changes in Master Service Agreements between the company and Foundation partners to follow the correct revenue recognition methodology
• Prepare US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) consolidated financial statements
• Analyze financial results and produce variance analysis reports
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities in collaboration with internal teams
• Assist with process documentation, internal controls, and cross-training initiatives
• Contribute to the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures
• Participate in the implementation of new software tools and financial reporting systems
• Conduct research and make recommendations on accounting and financial reporting issues
• Other reporting and accounting projects as required

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and working towards or holding a Canadian CPA designation
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience; public practice experience is a plus
• Familiarity with US GAAP principles and practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and NetSuite or similar ERP systems
• Experience with revenue recognition from customer contracts
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines
• A proactive approach to learning and improving processes
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Discover your purpose at work

We’re not employees, we’re Benevity-ites. From all locations, backgrounds and walks of life, who deserve more …

Innovative work. Growth opportunities. Caring co-workers. And a chance to do work that fills us with a sense of purpose.

If the idea of working on tech that helps people do good in the world lights you up ... If you want a career where you’re valued for who you are and challenged to see who you can become …

It’s time to join Benevity. We’re so excited to meet you.

Where we work

At Benevity, we have developed a Community First approach that we design our people's experience around with goals to build a strong community and culture, achieve stellar execution of our business goals and social mandate, and ensure Benevity-ites thrive. For those who live within a reasonable commuting distance to an office, we can split our time working in the office and from home to optimize the opportunities of both, with the requirement that we spend at least 50% of the time in the office.

Join a company where DEIB isn’t a buzzword
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are part of Benevity’s DNA. You’ll see the impact of our massive investment in DEIB daily — from our well-supported employee resources groups to the exceptional diversity on our leadership and tech teams.

We know that diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and passions are what move our business and our people forward, so we're committed to creating a culture of belonging with equal opportunities for everyone to shine. 

That starts with a fair and accessible hiring process. If you want to feel seen, heard and celebrated, you belong at Benevity.
Candidates with disabilities who may require accommodations throughout the hiring or assessment process are encouraged to reach out to [email protected].