Senior Accountant

Role overview

OverActive Media is hiring a Senior Accountant to take ownership of daily accounting activities spanning North America and Europe. The position involves handling complex, multi-currency, multi-country operations while supporting accurate reporting for leadership, the board, and public company requirements.

The role offers flexibility within core business hours, a hybrid working arrangement with both remote and in-office options, and the chance to contribute in a fast-moving, international environment. Additional hours may be needed during month-end, quarter-end, quarterly close, and year-end reporting periods.

Core accounting duties

• Manage day-to-day accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, payroll across several countries, general ledger activity, expenses, vendor payments, and bank reconciliations.
• Complete month-end entries and reconciliations in NetSuite, including allocations, accruals, intercompany postings, and foreign currency-related items.
• Build and maintain amortization schedules for prepaid expenses and capital expenditures.
• Oversee payroll processing through multiple systems and across different countries.
• Review partnership invoicing schedules and configure the related revenue recognition treatment in NetSuite.
• Prepare, file, and reconcile HST/GST, Ontario EHT, and Ontario WSIB, including yearly filings.
• Perform balance sheet reviews and post necessary adjustments.
• Help ensure monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes are completed accurately and on time.
• Support employee, vendor, and contractor payment flows across several currencies and jurisdictions.
• Reconcile annual payroll data to support accurate T4 reporting.
• Prepare and submit T4A filings for all Canadian entities.
• Arrange RRSP cheques for senior leadership.

Process improvement and systems support

• Coordinate renewals for multiple corporate insurance policies and address related internal questions.
• Track CRA correspondence and assist with audit-related follow-up when required.
• Maintain accounting systems and contribute to ongoing process improvements that strengthen accuracy and efficiency.

Reporting, compliance, and controls

• Prepare clear and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Contribute to public company reporting and board-level financial presentations.
• Track and reconcile foreign exchange impacts across operations.
• Ensure accounting and reporting activities align with international standards, tax rules, and internal policies.
• Support audits and organize supporting documents for external auditors.

Collaboration and stakeholder management

• Work with external service providers, auditors, and government bodies as needed.
• Provide guidance on AP and AR processes and cycle management.

Working conditions

Core business hours are flexible, and overtime can be expected during peak reporting periods.

Preferred background

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline is expected, and professional designation such as CPA is preferred. The ideal candidate brings multi-entity and multi-currency accounting experience, is comfortable preparing reports for senior stakeholders, and can operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.

Additional qualifications that would be an asset

Bilingual ability in English plus Spanish or German, familiarity with Spanish tax rules or Spanish GAAP (PGC), experience with NetSuite, HUMI, DEEL, Tipalti, and banking platforms, exposure to esports, gaming, or media-entertainment environments, and awareness of public company reporting expectations or SOX compliance would be considered advantageous.