The Role
The Senior Accountant manages group accounting operations across subsidiaries, including journal entries, month-end and year-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, GL and subledger discrepancy resolution, audit support, reporting, and tax support. The role also evaluates and improves accounting processes, implements automation, participates in UAT, and uses AI tools to increase efficiency and analytical capability.
Summary Generated by Built In
We're BlueCat—a Great Place to Work for good reason. Our team solves critical network challenges for some of the world's largest organizations. In simple terms, we manage the systems that keep networks running smoothly, securely, and reliably—the backbone infrastructure that powers digital transformation for enterprises globally. Our Intelligent Network Operations platform delivers and enables AI-driven agentic ops at scale, automating and simplifying how companies manage, secure, and optimize their networks.
But what makes us different is how we work: we believe great work happens in an environment where you're trusted, heard, and supported. With teams globally, we're building a workplace culture that values collaboration and integrity as much as innovation. If you're looking to advance your career with a company that invests in its people, this is it.
We are seeking a skilled and curious Senior Accountant to join our dynamic Finance Department. This role is a key member of the Group Accounting team, responsible for the financial operations across all subsidiaries within the BlueCat group. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, the ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, a self-directed approach to problem-solving, and genuine interest in using modern tools, including AI, to drive process improvements.
Qualifications
- University degree in Accounting
- Minimum 4 years of experience in an Accounting role, including GL ownership and reconciliations
- CPA or similar designation preferred - 1 year post-qualified minimum, audit background desirable
- Strong, demonstrated depth in US GAAP
- Excellent Excel skills and comfort learning new systems (NetSuite experience strongly preferred)
- Proven track record of GL clean up and process improvements
- Strong curiosity and initiative, with a habit of researching independently before escalating
- Genuine interest in using AI tools to automate routine work and sharpen analysis
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines, especially around quarter- and year-end close
- Willingness to learn and contribute to the team
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close, including but not limited to fixed assets, inventory, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
- Own the processes end-to-end, including evaluating and improving current processes and procedures
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations with supporting subledger maintenance and tie-outs
- Investigate and resolve outstanding GL and subledger discrepancies, including legacy acquisition-related entries
- Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Review financial data for accuracy; identify problems and support day-to-day operations
- Assist in ad-hoc reporting and projects
- Support the annual audit by preparing supporting schedules and selection support, as well as any tax support requested
- Assist in identifying areas for process improvements including process automation and participate in the implementation of those improvements (including UAT)
This position offers a salary range of $95,000 - $108,000 CAD per year plus participation in a discretionary bonus plan. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and qualifications. The role is for an existing vacancy.
If you share our enthusiasm for the future of our company and are eager to contribute to our vibrant workplace, we look forward to receiving your application! Our comprehensive benefits encompass your health, financial well-being, and overall wellness, and we are committed to providing an exceptional work environment, enriching employee programs, and fostering a remarkable company culture. At our core, we champion values such as transparency, curiosity, respect, and above all, the pursuit of enjoyment.
In addition, we offer a range of appealing perks, including:
A Professional Development Budget
Dedicated Wellness Days and Wellness Week
A Lifestyle Spending Account
An Employee Recognition Program
Join us in shaping the future of our organization, where your talent and dedication can truly thrive. We invite you to apply and become a valuable member of our team!
BlueCat is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. BlueCat will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.
Skills Required
- University degree in Accounting
- Minimum 4 years of accounting experience
- Experience with GL ownership and reconciliations
- CPA or similar designation
- At least 1 year post-qualified experience
- Audit background
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP
- Strong Excel skills
- NetSuite experience
- Experience with GL cleanup and process improvements
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Interest in using AI tools for automation and analysis
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The Company
What We Do
BlueCat is the Adaptive DNS™ company. Our mission is to help the world’s largest organizations thrive on network complexity, from the edge to the core. To do this, BlueCat re-imagined DNS. The result – Adaptive DNS™ – is a dynamic, open, secure, scalable, and automated resource that supports the most challenging digital transformation initiatives, like adoption of hybrid cloud and rapid application development.
