Canopy Growth
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SeniorAccountant
“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
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