Financial Accountant

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Location: Remote (Canada)

About the Role

As the Financial Accountant at Elastic Path, you play a vital role in managing the full revenue cycle, contributing to the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you oversee revenue, customer contracts, generate invoices, and manage customer relationships, including onboarding and collections, to ensure seamless financial transactions. You assist with periods closing, and fiscal audits, while establishing strong internal controls and engaging in continuous improvement within the Corporate Performance team. Surrounded by a collaborative, knowledgeable team, you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your efforts directly support Elastic Path’s growth and strategic goals.

Location: This is a remote role based in Canada - candidates are required to have valid work authorization and be located in Canada to be considered. Elastic Path is a Remote First employer, so you’ll always have the tools to work from wherever you are based.

Key Responsibilities 

• Create and manage various revenue contracts (Licenses, Global Services, Merchant Solutions) to ensure proper revenue recognition, maintain revenue and other financial reports, ensure high level of accuracy
• Generate accurate and timely invoices to customers, including Licenses, Global Services (T&E and WIP) and usage-based invoices
• Monitor overdue accounts, collaborate with the customer success team for timely resolution of collection matters
• Manage customer and partner relationships including inquiries and new customer onboarding - you must know your customers
• Support banking activities, including payment applications, bank reconciliation, and reporting 
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and support in fiscal audits
• Establish processes and procedures to uphold standard of internal controls
• Be an active participant in continuous improvement of processes within the Corporate Performance Team
• Participate in various ad hoc financial requests as needed

What experience do you need to Be Remarkable in this position?

• 2+ years of experience in a Financial Accountant role or similar
• Possess a bachelor’s degree - Accounting/Finance degree preferred 
• Experience using accounting software and related business management applications. Preference given for experience working in Oracle NetSuite, Ramp (or similar expense management tools) and Google Workspace
• Experience working in a multi-currency, multi-entity environment
• Experience in US GAAP, especially on ASC 606 would be an asset
• Possess the understanding of sales and use taxes would be an asset
• A self-starter with the ability to work effectively, independently and in a team environment, capable of prioritizing and focusing on important tasks in a dynamic work environment 
• Analytical and outgoing personality with strong attention to detail 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

How We Work

• Remote-first, with occasional meetups around local hubs for events and social activities
• WeWork access for those who prefer working from an office
• Work-from-home setup stipend
• A team culture built on mutual respect, curiosity, honesty, and the belief that everyone’s voice matters
  

Who we are 

Elastic Path is on a mission to break through the barriers that prevent commerce leaders from delivering extraordinary shopping experiences. Today, that means making Composable Commerce accessible to all brands by reducing the cost, time, and overall risk of implementing and managing a multi-vendor approach. With Elastic Path, both business and tech teams are able to innovate on their own terms, fully embrace composability, and in turn, never compromise on what’s possible. Learn more at www.elasticpath.com. 

Be Open. Be Remarkable. Be the Team. Be the Customer. The values we live by. 

The Perks? 

• We go the extra mile to provide you & your family with exceptional benefits, wherever you may be located. This includes paid vacation and sick leave, stock options, full extended health, dental and additional coverages. 
• You’ll get access to annual stipends for your own professional development, remote working and more.
• We are a remote-first company, giving you the flexibility to work where you're most productive—supporting better work-life balance, fewer commutes, and greater focus.
• When in-person connection adds value, you'll have access to a shared workspace for optional collaboration, connection, or a change of scenery.
• We provide solutions to bring all teams together for collaboration and connection throughout the year.
• We have a Work from Anywhere program that gives you the freedom to work from anywhere in the world. Talk about travel perks!
• Outstanding Company Culture - Certified Great Place to Work organization in Canada, US and UK
• You can check out all this and more about us on our careers page.

Salary Range & Description
At Elastic Path, we are on a mission to provide pay transparency and share information freely and openly whenever possible. 

The base salary for this position is listed to support candidates in aligning themselves within the target salary range for the role. Our salary ranges are country-specific and are based on national market data. Compensation is determined through interviews and a review of each applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data.

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Elastic Path is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We value and celebrate diversity in its many forms, and we strive to provide an inclusive and safe workplace where each person feels respected, supported, and accepted, however they choose to identify. If you have any questions about how we hire, please reach out to our People and Culture team at [email protected].

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