Senior Accountant

Location:   Corporate Office – Scottsdale, Arizona or Toronto, Ontario
Reports To:   Controller
Department:   Accounting

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Equinox Payments is one of the largest US providers of electronic payment solutions and value-added services at the point-of-transaction. The company delivers a full suite of high security, end-to-end electronic payment products and services. Equinox is currently looking for a Senior Accountant located in Scottsdale, Arizona or Toronto, Ontario.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Accountant, reporting directly to the Controller, will lead the accounting and financial reporting processes, including the month-end close. In addition, this position will be responsible to ensure timely compliance with all company and regulatory reporting requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing month-end close processes across multiple entities
• Review journal entries, investigate accounting discrepancies
• Review and provide oversight with reconciliation of bank accounts; including daily cash updates
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations; including subledgers
• Performance of month-end close procedures for multiple entities;
• Assist with process improvement and automation of repetitive tasks by utilizing software tools
  to streamline repetitive tasks like data entry, transaction recording, and report generation
• Preparation of monthly accurate and timely financial statements including preparation of
  consolidated financial statements while ensuring compliance with accounting standards
• Performance of treasury responsibilities
• Ability to perform budget versus actual analysis
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, potential issues, and provide insights to controller
• Provide information and support to third party accountants for preparation of sales tax/income
  tax returns
• Serve as point person for external audits and annual tax submissions
• Maintain chart of accounts/product & service records/reporting structure in ERP system
• Maintain compliance with company policy and procedures
• Assist in ad hoc reporting requirements and projects, as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3-5 year of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and internal controls
• Familiarity with foreign currency accounting
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to create efficiencies and improve processes
• Excellent project management, collaboration and communication skills
• Advanced capabilities with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, required
• Experience with ERP system, preferably MS Dynamics NAV, and related business processes
  required

EDUCATION AND OR EQUIVALENT:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred or enrolled in the program

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are not comprehensive and are subject to change without notice. Providing an employee with a copy of this job description does not constitute a guarantee of employment, nor does it guarantee employment for any specific duration.

The physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.

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