General RTR Accountant

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management. 

The Opportunity: 

As a member of Open Text’s Corporate Accounting team, the Accountant will take a lead role in preparing timely and accurate management and operational financial reports. This will include recording the company expense related to employees in the company GL and account reconciliations. The Accountant will also assist in ensuring processes are properly documented and functioning as expected. The Accountant may be called upon to work on special projects as required

You Are Great At: 

• Primarily responsibilities working  in handling the full set of accounting functions including but not limited to:
• Preparation of monthly journal entries to record the company expense related to employees into the company General Ledger
• Preparation of monthly account reconciliations with an understanding as to the underlying details
• Ensuring that the balance sheet reconciliations are up to date, and easy to understand and that historical items are cleared in a timely manner.
• Analyzing month-over-month and quarter-over-quarter variances of the relevant payroll accounts
• Provide audit schedules, support, and liaise with respective counterparts and external auditors regarding statutory reporting
• Developing close working relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Completing special projects and identifying areas for improvement as required.

What It Takes: 

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's/College Degree in Accountancy
• 3+ years of related experience with solid US GAAP/ accounting knowledge
• Prior experience with a global organization and foreign exchange is helpful. 
• Strong analytical and issue-resolution skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and initiative are required. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as a cooperative team member.
• Proven ability to perform under tight timelines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong understanding of payroll processes is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate with high proficiency in MS Office applications – Excel is required. 
• Experience in SAP is required

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. Should you require accommodations during the selection process, please contact accommodationrequests@opentext.com.