Senior Revenue Accountant

Job Description

Lightspeed is seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to join their team in Montreal. This role focuses on the company's transaction-based revenue line and reports to the Manager of Revenue Accounting. The Senior Revenue Accountant will contribute to enhancing decision-making processes by analyzing and optimizing operational data. They will lead projects focused on the validity, accuracy, and automation of data across various systems and workflows.Responsibilities include:

• Dealing with Software & Hardware Revenue across all Lightspeed product offerings.
• Maintaining and building complex workbooks reconciled to financials.
• Analyzing trends and explaining variances to management.
• Introducing controls and quality checks for reporting accuracy.
• Conducting data quality analysis and system performance assessments.
• Leading projects and solving complex problems.
• Evaluating data quality and proposing solutions.
• Executing audit-related tasks and engaging in month-end processes.
• Managing revenue recognition for software and hardware bundles.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Assisting with training and mentoring junior team members.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of Audit Background.
• Passed CFE and obtained the CPA title.
• Extensive experience using MS-Excel.
• Keen attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS 15 and accounting standards.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Experience in mentoring junior levels.

Lightspeed offers:

• A flexible hybrid environment (3 days/week in office).
• Genuine career opportunities.
• Lightspeed RSU program.
• Unlimited paid time off policy.
• Flexible working policy.
• Health insurance and wellness benefits.
• Possibility for transit fees to be covered.
• Paid leave assistance for new parents.
• LinkedIn learning.
• Volunteer day.