Accountant

ROLE DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Accountant

STATUS: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Accounting

REPORTS TO: Corporate Controller

PURPOSE:

The Accountant role is an exciting opportunity to be a key member of the Accounting team within a fast-growing company. Reporting to the Corporate Controller and working closely with the Senior Manager of Accounting, this position will oversee the Company’s accounts payable function while also supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. This is a pivotal role on the corporate accounting team, requiring adaptability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach in a dynamic environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the accounts payable function. This includes:

o Processing of invoices

o Setting up purchase orders and change orders

o Managing payments including running and cross-checking reports

o Setting up wire payments

o Running GP (financial system) batches and updating Concur for external payments

o Managing vendor data in GP and Concur

o Managing AP mailbox and handling all vendor inquiries

o Managing AP close for month-end

• Preparing weekly bank balance and cash forecast reports

• Downloading monthly bank statements and posting bank entries

• Prepare monthly credit card expense reports

• Preparing month-end journal entries, updating month-end schedules

• Assist with other month-end reporting as required

• File various tax returns, including but not limited to: GST, VAT, excise tax, personal property tax, 1099s.

• Update monthly foreign exchange rates in GP

• Assist with preparing working papers for external auditors

• Assist with implementing effective internal controls, including a review of internal controls to meet Sarbanes Oxley requirements.

• Preparation of ad hoc accounting reports as required.

• Assists with developing new policies, processes and procedures as well as improving existing ones.

• Performs other general accounting duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• Diploma or degree in Accounting and have completed a recognized professional accounting program is required (CPA or equivalent). Candidates in the process of completing their qualifications may be considered if they have strong relevant work experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, in a biotechnology environment is beneficial.

• Accounting experience in a public company is advantageous.

• Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley and SEC filing and compliance is an asset.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Practical knowledge of accounting operations and strong ethics

• Full understanding of the Accounts Payable processing cycle required

• Monitor and maintain the efficient flow of documents and information

• Experience using and maintaining Great Plains

• Experience with Concur Expense and Invoice is an asset

• Proficient in MS Office with advanced skills in Excel

• Experience working with foreign currency exchange

• Understanding of IFRS/US GAAP and statutory regulations

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Able to work well within a consultative, team-oriented environment, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Willingness to take on new tasks as team priorities evolve as we move from clinical-trial stage company to commercialization

• Seeks and welcomes support, feedback, and input from others

• Strong organizational skills; able to multi-task and cope with a heavy and varied workload.

• Exceptional personal interaction skills.

• Self-starter, willing to learn, seeks opportunities for career and personal development.

About Achieve Life Sciences

At Achieve Life Sciences, we are committed to bringing medicines forward that contribute to a healthier world. Achieve is a late-stage specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to tackling the global nicotine dependence. If you enjoy working in a dynamic team environment and are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to apply. Achieve is an equal opportunity employer poised for growth. We strive to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities we serve.