Senior Accountant

Opti9 Technologies • Ottawa, ON

13d • CA$65,000 - CA$75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for an experienced accounting professional with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The role involves supporting operational accounting functions, improving processes, and collaborating across teams. Opti9 is a cloud solutions provider specializing in managed cloud, backup and replication, disaster recovery, security, and Microsoft 365 solutions, with expertise in migration, optimization, transformation, and cloud-first application consulting. The company fosters a fun, casual, and collaborative culture that embraces innovation and a customer-first mindset, valuing authentic, accountable individuals ready to grow and make an impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of month end close processes, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting
• Experience with cash management and treasury related activities
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a growing and changing environment
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage Intacct preferred
• Experience supporting multi-entity environments and acquisition integrations is considered an asset
• Professional accounting designation or progress toward CPA designation is considered an asset
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cash management activities including monitoring cash balances and processing payments, wire transfers, EFT, and ACH transactions
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy and completeness of cash related transactions
• Monitor and analyze weekly cash inflows and outflows to support liquidity management and ensure adequate funding across all entities
• Track expected cash receipts and disbursements, identify timing risks, and highlight potential shortfalls or variances against forecast
• Support cash decision making by maintaining accurate forecasting models, updating assumptions, and providing visibility into near term cash requirements
• Support month end and year end close activities including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and preparation of supporting schedules
• Prepare financial analysis, account variance reviews, and fluctuation explanations to support internal reporting
• Support commission calculation, validation, and reconciliation processes
• Coordinate with third party vendors, platform providers, and payment partners to support transaction processing and issue resolution
• Assist with monitoring AR and AP operational activities and follow up on outstanding items as required
• Support accounting operations across Canadian and US entities within a multi entity environment
• Assist with maintaining accounting workflows related to payment platforms, merchant services, and purchasing systems, etc.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial transactions in compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Support resolution of accounting discrepancies in coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Assist with indirect tax compliance and annual filing processes with external service providers
• Support audit requests and maintain organized supporting documentation

Benefits

• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Flexible work options (hybrid schedule)
• Health & Dental Coverage including EAP benefits
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Professional Development (learning opportunities, training programs, support for certifications)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior