Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Philippines (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-time, Renewable Contract

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST

About EVLV

EVLV (short for Evolve) is a North America-based talent acquisition firm headquartered in Montreal, Canada. We specialize in connecting top talent with leading organizations across a variety of industries, with a primary focus on the technology and consumer goods sectors.

About Our Client

EVLV is partnering with a Toronto-based consumer goods company with a global presence that is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its corporate accounting team.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant to support our corporate accounting function. This role is responsible for general ledger accounting, intercompany transactions, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives under tight reporting deadlines, and is committed to maintaining accurate financial records and strong internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including revenue recognition, expense accruals, payroll, and other accounting transactions.
• Ensure the accurate classification and recording of financial transactions in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Perform financial analysis to support business decisions and prepare reports for management and external stakeholders.
• Lead the commission calculation process for the North America Toy in-house and third-party sales teams.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Review financial data to identify variances, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded.
• Support quarterly and year-end internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and analyses.
• Maintain strong internal controls and contribute to initiatives that improve accounting processes and mitigate financial risk.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting or a corporate accounting environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (required).
• CPA is considered an asset, but is not required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Basic understanding of IFRS.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work EST business hours and meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.