General Accountant Contract
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Job Summary
Who We Are
Univeris has been building and modernizing wealth management software for over 30 years. We are the go-to solution for many financial services firms including mutual fund dealers securities dealers wealth management firms and insurance companies seeking to stay competitive in a digital-first world. Today more than 25000 financial advisors and 1.5 million investors in 12 countries rely on our platform representing over $450B in Assets Under Administration.
We help our clients streamline portfolio management drive efficiencies and create meaningful value. At Univeris we value talent innovation and ideas. We empower employees to act boldly learn continuously and deliver solutions that matter.
What Youll Do
In this role youll take ownership of core accounting operations with a focus on accounts receivable financial reporting and cross-functional collaboration. Youll play a key part in ensuring accurate billing strong cash flow management and smooth month-end processes.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the full A/R cycle client invoicing collections cash application and aging follow-ups
Prepare and issue invoices accurately and on time (milestone billing licensing recurring and ad hoc)
Manage credit memos re-billing and invoice amendments
Serve as the primary finance contact for client billing inquiries
Coordinate with Project Managers and Sales on billing milestones and contract terms
Monitor outstanding balances and escalate collection issues proactively
Review semi-monthly/bi-weekly payroll for Canadian employees
Coordinate with HR on new hires terminations and payroll changes
Prepare and post journal entries accruals and monthly reconciliations
Assist with cash flow month-end and quarter-end close activities
Manage intercompany invoicing and reconciliations across entities
Support expense report review and approval workflows in NetSuite
Maintain organized financial records and documentation
Assist in the coordination of annual audits by preparing audit schedules supporting documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecast updates
Assist with variance analysis against budget and actuals
Prepare financial analyses and reports as requested by the Controller or CFO
Support special projects including system improvements process automation and M&A due diligence as needed
Prepare and issue invoices accurately and on time (milestone billing licensing recurring and ad hoc)
Manage credit memos re-billing and invoice amendments
Serve as the primary finance contact for client billing inquiries
Coordinate with Project Managers and Sales on billing milestones and contract terms
Monitor outstanding balances and escalate collection issues proactively
Review semi-monthly/bi-weekly payroll for Canadian employees
Coordinate with HR on new hires terminations and payroll changes
Prepare and post journal entries accruals and monthly reconciliations
Assist with cash flow month-end and quarter-end close activities
Manage intercompany invoicing and reconciliations across entities
Support expense report review and approval workflows in NetSuite
Maintain organized financial records and documentation
Assist in the coordination of annual audits by preparing audit schedules supporting documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecast updates
Assist with variance analysis against budget and actuals
Prepare financial analyses and reports as requested by the Controller or CFO
Support special projects including system improvements process automation and M&A due diligence as needed
Your Formal Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or related field
- CPA designation or equivalent (or actively pursuing)
- 35 years of progressive accounting experience
- NetSuite experience strongly preferred
Your Proven Qualities
- Solid understanding of full-cycle A/R payroll processing and general accounting
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
Extras You Might Offer as Tiebreakers
- Experience with NetSuite A/R Analyst or billing workflows
- Familiarity with Canadian ASPE
- Experience with multi-entity and multi-currency environments
- Fluency in Spanish in addition to English
$65000 - $75000 a year
We aim to hire all candidates between the minimum and the midpoint of the full salary range. We reserve the midpoint to the maximum of the salary band for internal employees who demonstrate sustained high performance and impact at Univeris. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on individual experience and skillset of the candidate.
The Work Environment
- Our location is downtown Toronto in office environment
- Work is hybrid collaborating with other team members in-person and digitally
during regular business hours - Some work outside of normal business hours may be required on occasion due
to month-end close audit season or collaborating with remote teams
At Univeris we embrace diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from qualified
individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process may e-
mail a request to emailprotected.
individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process may e-
mail a request to emailprotected.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for
an interview will be contacted.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
About Company
Univeris Advisor™ is the flagship portfolio management system from Univeris designed to help you to run your business at optimum efficiency, at low cost, and at scale.
