Senior 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:

Performs basic and advance accounting activities, such as preparing and posting entries to general ledger, account reconciliations, report preparations, and closing activities.  Supports the Accounting Supervisor and Manager in various corporate accounting and closing tasks. Resolves basic to medium to issues. Provides ideas, research and support for process improvement and problem solving. Can also be called upon to participate in special projects throughout the year.

 
You are great at:

• Preparation and review of monthly journal entries.
• Preparation of monthly account reconciliations.
• Preparation of monthly trending trial balance.
• Ensure compliance on statutory requirements.
• Support controllers for audit requests, other reports, statistical survey, and other ad-hoc requirements.
• Attend to customer and stakeholders' inquiries.
• Provides guidance to less experience team members and training to new hires.

What it takes:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Accountancy.
• CPA Preferred.
• Preferably with at least 5 years-experience in RTR (Records to Report) function, General Accounting or Audit.
• Experience in Account Reconciliations is a must.
• Experience in process migrations/transitions is preferred.
• Ability to identify problem and propose resolution.
• Strong analytical skills and detail oriented.
• Proven ability to perform under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good documentation and organization skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate with high proficiency in MS Office applications.
• With understanding of US GAAP.
• Preferably have Blackline experience.
• 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.

Subject to applicable laws and regulations, OpenText’s global vaccination policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter an OpenText office. Accommodations may be available for specific roles.