Canopy Growth
cannabis and hemp
SeniorAccountant
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“Senior Accountant at Canopy Growth. Skills: month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, regulatory filings, external audits. Responsible for key components of the month-end close. Maintain and process monthly journal entries, including those related to prepaids, accruals, and other routine or adjusting entries”
Industry & Context.
Proven analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills
background and reference checks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3-5 years of accounting experience, Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accountingusiness or equivalent required, understanding of financial concepts and accounting principles, Ability to interpret financial reports, ledgers, graphs and tables, Proven analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills with attention to detail, Flexible and able to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment, work ethic with proven ability to meet deadlines, Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across levels of the organization, Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and accountability in day‑to‑day responsibilities, Team‑oriented and adaptable, with a proactive approach to supporting the priorities of the general accounting team
Nice to Have
CPA designation considered an asset, Experience with accounting and/or enterprise reporting systems preferred
What You'll Do.
Responsible for key components of the month-end close
Maintain and process monthly journal entries
including those related to prepaids
and other routine or adjusting entries
Preparing supporting documentation and analysis for journal entries
Performing general ledger account reconciliations
ensuring accuracy and completeness
Preparing bank reconciliations and posting manual journal entries from bank statements
Reviewing income statement accounts and preparing appropriate adjustments to ensure proper period-end accounting
Reconciling intercompany accounts ensuring all required adjustments are recorded
Preparing financial statement variance analysis to prior periods and budget
Preparing regulatory filings (HST
Preparing schedules and reconciliations for external audits and regulatory reporting
Support with external audits during quarterly reviews and year end audits
Execute and maintain internal controls
ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards
Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in their implementation within the general accounting team
Other ad hoc projects and duties
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
ability to collaborate across levels of the organization; Team‑oriented and adaptable, with a proactive approach to supporting the priorities of the general accounting team
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Process & Methodology
ad hoc projects
Full Job Description
**The Company** At Canopy Growth, our mission is clear: improve lives, end cannabis prohibition, and strengthen communities. We believe that cannabis can be a force for good. We’re building a consumer-centric organization that is focused on sharing the transformational potential of cannabis with the world. We will achieve this through an innovative and disruptive portfolio of cannabis and hemp-derived products. Canopy Growth is the world's leading cannabis and hemp company. We recognize that employees are at the core of our success, and we take pride in a corporate culture that emphasizes inclusiveness, collaboration, and diversity. Our employees come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their own unique skills and talents to the table, working together to continue our incredible momentum of growth. If you are interested in building global challenger brands, scaling a business, and working in a values-driven environment, we want to hear from you! **The Opportunity** The Senior Accountant reporting to the Manager, Accounting will be part of the general accounting team responsible for the month-end close of several legal entities. This includes posting journal entries including preparation of journal entry support, preparing account reconciliations, reviewing income statement account activity to identify potential required accounting adjustments and preparing variance analyses comparing actual results to prior periods and expectations. Will also assist in other day to day accounting and finance activities of the organization. **Responsibilities** * Responsible for key components of the month-end close, including: * Maintain and process monthly journal entries, including those related to prepaids, accruals, and other routine or adjusting entries * Preparing supporting documentation and analysis for journal entries * Performing general ledger account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness * Preparing bank reconciliations and posting manual journa
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