Sr. Accountant

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

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At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

The opportunity:

As a member of OpenText's Accounting team, you will take a lead role in preparing timely and accurate management and operational financial reports. This will include recording and analyzing the company expense related to employees in the company GL and account reconciliations. You will also assist in ensuring standard processes are properly documented and functioning as expected. You will identify areas for process improvement and be involved with integration project teams based on your experience. You may also be called upon to work on special projects throughout the year.

You are great at:

• Prepare payroll journal entries to record the company expense related to employees into the company GL
• Prepare corporate accruals related to employees into the company GL
• Analyze month over month and quarter over quarter variances of relevant payroll accounts and prepare commentary for management reporting purposes
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations with an understanding as to the underlying detail.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are up to date, easy to understand and that historical items are cleared in a timely manner.
• Develop close working relationships with cross functional teams.
• Act as SME for Corporate Accounting on integration project teams.
• Act as a mentor to new team members.
• Complete other special projects and identify areas for improvement as required.
• Detail-oriented work, and able to perform under tight timelines and with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as a co-operative team member.
• Effectively communicating information and ideas, particularly in written correspondence.
• Considering various options and taking a holistic view to contribute to solutions.
• Demonstrating logic and analytical skills with the ability to identify and solve problems.

What it takes:

• Bachelor's or College degree in Accounting (CPA is preferred)
• 5-8 years of related experience with solid US GAAP/ accounting knowledge
• Strong understanding of payroll processes is an asset.
• Computer literate with high proficiency in MS Office applications – Excel is required.
• Experience in SAP is required

One last thing:
 
OpenText is more than a corporation—it's a global community built on trust, character, and purpose. Here, we act ethically, care deeply about people, and always put our customers first. We help teams succeed through collaboration, tackle challenges with resilience, and innovate with intention.
 
Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and teamwork. At OpenText, we don't just have a culture—we live our values. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that empowers you to make a meaningful impact.

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

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:$59,430 - $97,635 ; 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.

AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.