Staff Accountant, Accounting

About Us:

Opensity Solutions is the largest tech‑enabled managed services organization serving leading law firms, financial institutions and professional services firms. At Opensity, we provide integrated operational platforms, automation and advisory services that enable clients to modernize operating models, reduce cost and accelerate growth. Our capabilities include IT and technology solutions, document processing and administrative support, marketing and communications, billing and AP/AR services, records and information governance, workflow automation, consulting and hospitality and facilities services.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to provide modernized technology platforms, elevated technology support, and valuable insights, empowering our clients to excel in what they do best.

Job Description

Opensity Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the month-end close process, financial reporting, year-end audit, and financial planning initiatives. Account reconciliations are also a critical component of this role, and the successful candidate will be relied upon to ensure account balances are accurate and well-supported and that discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills and a collaborative mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed and complex vendor and client bill-back reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of variances and maintenance of clear documentation to keep the process current and audit-ready.

• Lead and assist with the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all close activities.

• Prepare and record journal entries in accordance with US GAAP, with complete and organized supporting documentation.

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring balances are accurate and well-supported and that reconciling items are cleared promptly.

• Support the annual budgeting process by collaborating with department heads to develop and consolidate budget submissions.

• Assist with reforecasting activities throughout the fiscal year, providing variance analysis and actionable insights to management.

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve internal controls.

• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, and other business units as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional designation strongly preferred but not required.

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably supporting a US-based company.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards.

• Proven experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries.

• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation workbooks).

• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial data clearly.

Key Skills & Competencies

•      Excellent written and verbal communication skills: clear, professional, and client-facing.

•      Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

•      Proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).

•      Collaborative team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.

•      Stakeholder-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering a high standard of service.

•      Problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to issue resolution.

•      Discretion in handling confidential financial information.

Opensity is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and the work we do for our clients. 

Opensity provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, family status, marital status, source of income, record of offences, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or provincial human rights legislation. 

We are committed to fair and barrier free recruitment, selection, and employment practices, and to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process and employment lifecycle, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation. 

Candidates who require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to advise our Talent team so appropriate support can be provided.