Senior Accouting Analyst
About The Position
Working in a hybrid environment at BlackBerry’s headquarters in Waterloo, ON, the Senior Accounting Analyst will join the Corporate Accounting team and report to the Director of Accounting Operations. As part of a team of experienced accounting professionals, this role supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of accounting policies and procedures. This role focuses on the execution and integrity of the global record-to-report process, including supporting the month-end close, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3–5 years of progressive corporate accounting or public accounting experience
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven close environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills within an accounting and reconciliation context
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams
Nice To Haves
- Professional accounting designation (CPA Canada or U.S. CPA) preferred
Responsibilities
- Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations (e.g., prepaids, accruals, and intercompany accounts etc.), investigate variances, and resolve reconciling items through cross-functional collaboration
- Support the accounting and maintenance of prepaid, fixed assets, intangible assets (including patents), including preparation of depreciation/amortization and related continuity schedules
- Prepare balance sheet analysis reports for senior management, including key account fluctuations and reconciliation summaries
- Support external audit activities, including preparation of supporting documentation and response to auditor requests
- Assist with statutory compliance requirements for local subsidiaries globally, including preparation of supporting documentation and schedules to meet local regulatory and filing requirements
- Ensure financial records adhere to U.S. GAAP accounting standards, SOX controls and internal accounting policies
- Coordinate and complete mandatory government surveys (e.g., Statistics Canada, U.S. Census Bureau)
- Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of the corporate accounting team’s operations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including FP&A, treasury, and tax, to ensure accurate accounting treatment and data consistency
- Assist with ad hoc accounting-related analyses, reporting requests, and cross-functional initiatives
Benefits
- coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, retirement, employee share purchase program and paid-time-off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
