Senior Accountant (decision support role) - Jobs in Edmonton

Job Description

As the world leader in virtual care, Teladoc Health is passionate about taking care of people. We have been providing care in Canada for over two decades to more than 9 million Canadians and 85,000 plan sponsors. We deliver care across 175 countries (over 51 million members globally), living our mission to empower all people to live their healthiest lives by transforming the healthcare experience. Levering digital technology, we provide whole-person care that spans every stage in a person’s health journey from wellness and prevention to acute care to complex healthcare needs. Our Canadian team has doubled in size over the last two years, and our growth is expected to rapidly continue as we transcend the landscape of future healthcare.Position Summary Reporting to the Assistant Finance Manager, the Senior Accountant is responsible in assisting in the financial operations and record-keeping of the organizations. They help maintain an accurate financial record, prepare monthly financial statements in a timely manner, process accruals and journal entries. This role also ensures compliance with accounting principles and regulations, including maintain up to date SOX documentations for audit purposes. They will collaborate often with other Finance departments (A/P, A/R, and local G/L/FP amp;A teams) and internal stakeholders on financial close and key strategic initiatives to improve financial results. He/she has a continuous improvement mindset and will lead projects and assist with any ad-hoc requests to meet deliverables for the Finance team, as needed.Role and Responsibilities

• Decision Support: provide analytical support and using financial data/insights to lead key strategic, quality, performance and financial initiatives to improve results; develop and monitor key performance indicators to measure success and highlight risks
• Financial record keeping: journalize entries (e.g. accruals, OPEX and payroll), maintenance of the Fixed Asset schedule, ensure accuracy of ending A/P and A/R balances and liaise with US team to ensure proper recording of entries.
• Financial reporting, analysis and closing: prepare and analyze the P amp;L and balance sheet including variances to Forecast and Plan; prepare month-end and quarter-end closing working papers, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Internal Control: Maintain SOX control documentations; coordinate with Internal Audit and External Audit with the year-end audit
• Software and System Usage: utilize accounting software and other systems to obtain data and perform tasks efficiently and accurately. Lead potential system upgrades, including design solution and performing testing.
• Tax and compliance: prepare and file the monthly sales tax filings in a timely manner. Liaise with Corporate tax and payroll team as needed to ensure compliance on filing. Maintain the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information.
• Communication and Collaboration: vcollaborate with other departments, such as Marketing, Sales, Technology and Operations to gather and exchange financial information and ensure impacts are journalized appropriately in the F/S. Communicate financial data effectively to non-financial stakeholders
• Continuous Improvement: Identify improvement and automation opportunities to streamline finance processes
• Ad-hoc: Performs other duties as assigned.

Skill Requirements/Preferences

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Commerce.
• Actively pursuing CPA designation/has CPA designation
• + 3-5 years of practical full cycle accounting experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong analytical and critical thinking ability
• Superior organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure/fast paced environment
• Continuous improvement mindset with ability to automate manual processes
• Ability to work independently but also function effectively in a team environment
• Highly proficient in using technology and various software which includes but is not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Previous experience with CRM Oracle, and SalesForce is preferred but not required
• Bilingual in English/French is an asset
• Previous experience/working knowledge of US GAAP is an asset

Why Join Teladoc HealthA New Category in Healthcare: Teladoc Health is transforming the healthcare experience and empowering people everywhere to live healthier lives.Our Work Truly Matters: Recognized as the world leader in whole-person virtual care, Teladoc Health uses proprietary health signals and personalized interactions to drive better health outcomes across the full continuum of care, at every stage in a person’s health journey.Make an Impact: In more than 175 countries and ranked Best in KLAS for Virtual Care Platforms in 2020, Teladoc Health leverages more than a decade of expertise and data-driven insights to meet the growing virtual care needs of consumers and healthcare professionals.Focus on PEOPLE: Teladoc Health has been recognized as a top employer by numerous media and professional organizations. Talented, passionate individuals make the difference, in this fast-moving, collaborative, and inspiring environment.Diversity and Inclusion: At Teladoc Health we believe that personal and professional diversity is the key to innovation. We hire based solely on your strengths and qualifications, and the way in which those strengths can directly contribute to your success in your new position.Growth and Innovation: We’ve already made healthcare yet remain on the threshold of very big things. Come grow with us and support our mission to make a tangible difference in the lives of our Members.At Teladoc Health we thrive on difference and individuality. Teladoc Health is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for any stage of the recruitment process / interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please reach out to us at accessibility@teladoc.com