Senior Accountant

Division:  Finance

Job location: Remote (Ontario)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 

Employment type: Full Time Permanent  
Salary:   85-100K

A little about us

Aurora is proud to be a global leader in the cannabis industry. With a smart strategy, unmatched talent and focus on our long-term success, we believe we have a bright future. 

At Aurora, we’re passionate about helping patients improve their lives through high-quality premium medical cannabis under brands they can trust and rely on. Our products, available across Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, include leading brands like Pedanios, IndiMed, San Raf, Tasty’s, Whistler, Greybeard and CraftPlant. 

Our diverse team works passionately across various roles, from manufacturing to corporate positions, and many more, united by our purpose: Opening the World to Cannabis. Enabled by science and empowered by people, for patients and consumers.  We collaborate globally, embrace change with courage, stay agile, and treat everyone with compassion. We live our values daily, making a meaningful impact on patients, communities, and our A-Team.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Accounting you will be responsible for managing various accounting tasks, ensuring accurate financial records, and supporting financial reporting and analysis. This position requires in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to oversee accounting operations effectively.  Interesting?  Here is a little more…
 

As the Senior Accountant you will…

• • Manage and oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
  • Prepare and review complex journal entries, accruals, and month-end/year-end closings.
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance in financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  • Conduct financial analysis, variance analysis, and reconciliation of accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
  • Assist in the preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and budgets.
  • Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits and provide necessary documentation and support.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff as needed.
  • Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the accounting
  • department.
  • Assist in special projects and initiatives as assigned by management.
  • Ad hoc duties as required.

You will be setup for success if you have…

• • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's degree or CPA preferred).
  • 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles.
  • Previous experience in a supervisory or senior role in accounting.
  • Strong knowledge of financial statements, general ledger functions, and month-end/year-end closing
  • processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, etc.).
  • Experience in audit support and working with auditors is advantageous.
  • Accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance.

Bonus points if you have…

• • Thorough understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (GAAP, IFRS, etc.).
  • Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities to meet deadlines.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
  • Ability to balance urgency with accuracy in incident management and stakeholder communications.

Why you’ll love working at Aurora

• Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! You will be empowered to achieve work-life balance with flexible hours, remote work options, meeting-free-Friday-afternoons and more!  

• Total Rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, company SWAG, team activities and modern technology. 

• Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with cannabis.

Next steps
Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team and not an AI software/system.  The we will contact you if we see a fit via email.

Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways. We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity.  Not the role for you? Share this posting with your network while subscribing to our Talent Community to learn more about upcoming opportunities (hot tip: if you are an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by sharing this posting with someone in your network! If they are the successful candidate, you may be eligible for a bonus!).  

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility

At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.

Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic.

We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Aurora and are committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Human Resources team know by contacting us at hr.services@auroramj.com

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