[Full Remote] Accountant

The role of an Accounts Payable Clerk at CanonicalWe have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our growing team.If you are passionate about the technology industry and want to work for a company that aligns with your interests, we might be the place for youCanonical, and our world class Ubuntu product, attracts some of the leading talent from around the world.Come and work with exceptional people and kick start your career in FinanceOur Finance team is growing and it's a really exciting time to join the team.We are looking for bright, truly motivated people who have a passion for making a difference.You will be seeking an opportunity to drive process improvements and change, input your ideas, grow your career and truly contribute to the team.Your role will include ensuring accuracy of the A/P ledgers, process supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner, prepare supplier payments, deal with queries effectively and efficiently and maintain compliance with processes and procedures.You will learn the fundamentals of how finance works in an organisation.In return we will provide you with ample opportunity for career development including offering you with support for continuing education and the pursuit of professional Accounting certifications.You will report directly to our Global Controller who will help you develop into the role and guide you through your learnings.A day in the life of an Accounts Payable Clerk Maintain accuracy of our A/P ledgers and reconciliation of accountsManage our vendor data (names, addresses, etc.), validate and gain approval for new accounts, and maintain our audit record of vendor data changes and approvalsProcess our supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner, including entry of invoices into accounting systems and maintain our files in a tidy and organised mannerPrepare our supplier payments in line with the payments timetable and presented for approval in a clear and organised formatIdentify payments properly withheld, monitored and released when approval givenHelp with our month end processes: prepayments, accruals, bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliationsResolve questions/issues, escalating when appropriate in a timely mannerMaintain compliance with processes and procedures, recommend corrective action when identified and maintain suitable records to demonstrate complianceWhat you will bring to the role Exceptional education achievements in an Accounting or Finance subjectExcellent spreadsheet skills, including pivots, look ups etc.Excellent attention to detail, with great organisation skills and the ability to meet deadlinesGreat communication skills that you will use when connecting directly with our customersA passion for the world of Finance with ambition to progress your careerExperience using an exterprise level accounting systemWhat we offer you Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills.In addition to the benefits below, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation.Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals.Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, you can ask in the later stages of the recruitment process.Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since ****Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annumAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveParental LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source.As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis.We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in ****.Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.Canonical is an equal opportunity employer We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination.Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products.Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.#LI-remoteRequisition ID: 889#J-*****-Ljbffr