World Education Services (WES) helps people use their international education to pursue opportunities in the United States and Canada. As a nonpartisan social enterprise in the education and social impact sectors, WES evaluates academic credentials for students, professionals, immigrants, and refugees, producing reports such as Educational Credential Assessments for Canadian immigration. Its work also includes digital tools like iGPA and AccessWES, research and policy initiatives, and philanthropy focused on economic inclusion and stronger workforce pathways for newcomers. The organization’s teams support services that connect internationally educated people with education, employment, and immigration opportunities.
Senior Accountant, Reporting and Consolidation — Canada Remote
Lead close, consolidation, multi-currency accounting, and financial reporting for World Education Services, a nonprofit supporting immigrants, refugees, and international students. Remote role available across eligible Canadian provinces.
Description
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Prepare close schedules, journal entries, reconciliations, supporting records, and financial reporting deliverables
- Produce income statements, balance sheets, cash-flow statements, and recurring financial reporting packages
- Develop supporting schedules, account analyses, variance explanations, and consolidation materials
- Oversee intercompany and consolidation accounting, including reconciliations, eliminations, cross-entity entries, multi-entity consolidation, and resolution of intercompany differences
- Prepare foreign-currency accounting entries and schedules, including FX translation, remeasurement, and related reconciliations
- Support statutory accounting and reporting across multiple countries
- Prepare entity-level reporting schedules and reconcile local reporting with the general ledger
- Perform investment accounting, including investment entries, realized and unrealized gain or loss calculations, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Prepare schedules supporting audits, tax filings, and compliance activities
- Address information requests and assist in resolving accounting questions
- Maintain complete and accurate supporting documentation
- Review colleagues’ work when required
- Collaborate with the Controller and Finance team to deliver accurate, timely reporting and improve processes across a global organization
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- 5–7 or more years of progressive accounting experience covering general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP; IFRS knowledge is preferred
- Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems; Sage Intacct experience is preferred
- Experience in a multi-entity, multi-currency, or global accounting environment is preferred
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel; experience with accounting automation or reporting tools is preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to investigate discrepancies, resolve accounting issues, and maintain accurate supporting documentation
- Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and own assigned accounting processes
- Willingness to assume additional responsibilities and build credibility quickly in unfamiliar areas
- Self-directed, proactive, and accountable with a strong sense of ownership
- Entrepreneurial approach with the ability to identify opportunities, develop new methods, and take initiative
- Ability to succeed in a transparent, accountable, collaborative, and results-focused environment
- Intellectual curiosity, openness to different perspectives, and enthusiasm for ongoing learning and professional development
- Strong alignment with WES’s mission and values, together with a growth mindset
- CPA or equivalent international accounting designation is preferred
- Experience in a nonprofit, social enterprise, or other mission-driven organization is preferred
- Availability for occasional travel to company retreats or team meetings
- Based in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, or Nova Scotia, or willing to relocate
Benefits
- Remote work with flexible scheduling
- Generous paid time-off policies
- Comprehensive wellness programs
- Comprehensive employee benefits
- Tangible rewards and recognition
- Opportunities to learn
- Personal and professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive training programs
- Potential tuition reimbursement
- Employee-led resource groups
- Town halls and collaborative team events
- Meaningful opportunities to volunteer
- Inclusive, mission-driven workplace
- Possible travel to company retreats or team meetings approximately twice per year