Cognota

Accounting Manager

Cognota

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$70,000 - CA$85,000 per year

About the role

  • Manage all aspects of A/P, A/R, and general ledger accounting
  • Maintain and reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
  • Process bi-weekly company payroll
  • Own the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate reporting
  • Prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations
  • Assist with annual audit and year-end activities
  • Handle SaaS revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606/SaaS standards
  • Monitor deferred revenue and contract accounting
  • Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting packages
  • Support cash flow forecasting and variance analysis
  • Partner with the COO on budgeting and financial planning
  • Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors
  • Maintain proper documentation, internal controls, and audit readiness
  • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows
  • Recommend or help implement improvements to Xero, ApprovalMax, Float, or other systems

Requirements

  • CPA designation (or actively pursuing) preferred
  • 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in SaaS or recurring-revenue environments
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition
  • Hands-on experience with Xero, ApprovalMax, Float, QBO, NetSuite, or similar tools
  • Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational capability, and communication skills
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote, fast-moving startup environment
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation: CAD 70,000–85,000*, aligned with experience
  • Medical, dental, vision and extended health coverage from day one.
  • Unlimited PTO
  • “You Days” when the whole company gets the day off to recharge and focus on themselves.
  • Paid time off on your birthday to celebrate and enjoy a day just for you.
  • Professional development opportunities through access to internal mentors and a huge library of learning and development content.
  • A flexible, remote-first way of working

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
A/P accountingA/R accountinggeneral ledger accountingpayroll processingfinancial reportingreconciliationscash flow forecastingvariance analysisGAAPASC 606
Soft skills
attention to detailorganizational capabilitycommunication skillsindependent workstreamlining workflows
Certifications
CPA