Corporate Accountant - Canada Wide - Remote

Say hello to Newton! We're changing how Canadians trade crypto. Our goal? To make financial freedom something everyone can achieve. We give our customers the tools and knowledge they need to navigate the crypto world.

At Newton, you'll work with a remote team spread across Canada, but you'll never feel distant. Ready to be part of something meaningful? Join a team that’s all about pushing boundaries and getting things done.

Some of our values:
● Customer first mindset - Commitment to integrity and transparency to our users!
● A dynamic team fueled by collaboration uniting our strengths to overcome any obstacles. Together we build success. We persevere, adapt, and come back stronger, turning obstacles into opportunities.
● We strive for continuous improvement and embrace creativity and encourage experimentation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible and continuously explore new ideas, technologies, and solutions.

We are looking for a Corporate Accountant with public accounting experience to help us continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. As part of the finance team, you’ll see the importance of your perspective and your ability to create value. You’ll also inspire and level up the team by producing work that is always raising the bar and sharing your approach to solving problems.
Newton was created to support a future where financial systems are open to everyone and built to empower people to embrace financial freedom. We believe cryptocurrency plays a role in that future, so we're making it more accessible to all Canadians. Newton team members are spread out across Canada within a fully-remote capacity.
As the Corporate Accountant, you will be responsible for:
· Performing full-cycle accounting including month-end close procedures
· Reviewing operating expenses to ensure proper classification and cut-off
· Performing daily account reconciliations
· Posting journal entries as needed
· Assisting with payroll processing
· Assisting the management team in annual financial statement audits
· Assisting in the preparation of weekly and monthly financial results
· Doing other fun things accountants do and various miscellaneous tasks to assist the finance team
· Regulatory report preparation

Must haves:
· Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting / finance / business
· Minimum 2 years of work experience in accounting
· Working knowledge of cloud-based bookkeeping and other accounting software
· Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
· Experience preparing and analyzing financial statement accounts
· A self-starter who has the ability to work autonomously
· Ability to structure thinking in a logical manner and clearly communicate ideas
Nice to haves:
· CPA or successful completion of CFE
· A working knowledge of IFRS and financial modelling
· Busy season experience in external audit
· Experience using Netsuite
At Newton, we celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
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