OpenText

Sr. Accountant

OpenText$67K — $101K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, CPA preferred or in progress
  • 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge
  • Hands-on experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
  • Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and required SAP experience

Responsibilities

  • Prepare payroll journal entries and accruals according to US GAAP and company policies
  • Execute month-end close activities with detailed balance sheet reconciliations and timely resolution of aged items
  • Perform variance analysis for balance sheet and P&L accounts, providing clear commentary to management
  • Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and propose solutions in partnership with cross-functional teams
  • Support SOX controls and internal control requirements through documentation and audit preparation
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and mentor new team members
  • Participate in special projects including system enhancements and integration activities

Benefits

  • Thoughtfully designed benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Supportive work culture fostering collaboration and teamwork
  • Involvement in special projects enhancing career experience
Full Job Description
Your Impact:

As a member of OpenText's Finance team, the Senior Accountant contributes to the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting through hands-on execution of core accounting activities. This role is responsible for independently preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and detailed analyses, and for supporting month-end close, audit activities, and internal control requirements. The Senior Accountant applies sound judgment, resolves complex reconciling items, and contributes to the ongoing improvement of processes, documentation, and reporting practices.

What the role offers:

  • Prepare payroll journal entries and accruals in accordance with US GAAP and company policies, and execute month-end close activities including detailed, well-documented balance sheet reconciliations with timely resolution of aged items
  • Perform month-over-month and quarter-over-quarter variance analysis for assigned balance sheet and P&L accounts, providing clear commentary for management reporting
  • Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, propose solutions, and partner with cross-functional teams to obtain information, resolve issues, and support accurate financial reporting
  • Support SOX controls and internal control requirements through documentation and evidence preparation, and assist with internal and external audit requests and inquiries
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, documentation, and efficiency; mentor new team members; and participate in special projects including system enhancements, process improvements, and integration activities


What you need to succeed:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, with CPA preferred or in progress, and 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience with strong US GAAP knowledge
  • Hands-on experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses, supported by strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and high attention to detail
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment, working independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively as a team member
  • Strong interpersonal, collaboration, written, and verbal communication skills, demonstrating sound judgment and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and required SAP experience


Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. As you move through the hiring process, we're happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range:$67,920- $101,880; Depending on the candidate's education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

About OpenText

OpenText Corporation is a Canadian company that develops and sells enterprise information management software. The company is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. OpenText software applications manage content or unstructured data for large companies, government agencies, and professional service firms. OpenText aims to help customers digitize their operations and optimize their information management processes. The company has made several acquisitions over the years to expand its product offerings and customer base. OpenText has a global presence with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Learn more about OpenText
Size
14,300 employees
Market Cap
$7.8 billion
Industry
Founded
1991
5 Year Trend
+8.8%
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