Wealthsimple

Senior Accountant

Job Description

About the Finance Team 
You will be joining a high-impact, collaborative team full of curious problem-solvers who thrive in fast-paced, constantly changing environments. Our team is responsible for ensuring the financial integrity of our products while actively building and implementing the accounting infrastructure required for new product launches. We value seamless communication and work closely with cross-functional partners to turn complex data into clear financial insights.

About the Senior Accountant Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant with 3+ years of experience and a CPA designation (or one in progress) to take ownership of our credit card-related financial operations. This role is perfect for someone who is naturally curious and loves problem-solving. You will be someone who doesn't just see a discrepancy but feels driven to investigate and solve the root cause to ensure the integrity of our financial data



In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:
  • Manage and account for credit card-related transactions, including provisioning for Expected Credit Loss (ECL) under relevant accounting standards.
  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, including product analysis and month-over-month variance analysis.
  • Play a key role in building and implementing new accounting processes for new product launches.
  • Prepare monthly accruals and account reconciliations to ensure accurate and complete financial statements.
  • Support the month-end close process.
  • Assist in developing and documenting new accounting policies and procedures.
  • Build and maintain relationships with Operations and Data teams to ensure seamless communication and accurate reporting.

  • Skills you'll bring:
  • Strong familiarity with Credit Card accounting principles and accounting for Expected Credit Loss (ECL).
  • Is an excellent communicator who can break down complex ideas into simple, easy-to-understand language that builds trust and rapport.
  • Is naturally curious: if something seems off, you want to figure out what’s going on.
  • Pays close attention to details and thoroughly reviews their own work.
  • Adaptable and able to thrive in fast-paced, constantly changing environments.