Job Description

Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) is an IoT pioneer, empowering businesses and industries to transform and thrive in the connected economy. We are a growing organization with a clear vision for being the IoT partner of choice for wireless device-to-cloud solutions. Our values of Innovation, Execution and Trust are the guiding principles in everything we do. Sierra Wireless has over 1,400 employees globally and operates in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.sierrawireless.com .

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

At Sierra Wireless diversity is valued and celebrated. We strive to foster an inclusive organization. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we welcome people of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status to grow their careers here.

Job Summary

We have an opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team in our Richmond, BC headquarters. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Manager, Accounting on various accounting matters, including global inventory, product warranty liability as well as supporting the month-end closing process for various subsidiaries. As a key member of the Corporate Accounting Team, you will provide advice and support on financial and accounting issues, and report on, interpret and communicate operating results.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the accounting and valuation of the Company's global inventory, including related purchase commitments and reserves. Determine the monthly inventory accruals based on in-transit shipments or supplier invoices. Prepare and provide various inventory reports to stakeholders as and when required. Assist in the design and implementation of new accounting workflows related to inventory programs.
• Facilitate the review of product revenue cutoff on a quarterly basis.
• Provide general accounting support on one or more of the Company's subsidiaries, including liaising with contractors or external accounting firms to complete the statutory reporting requirements.
• Assist with the accounting of the Company's hardware warranty reserves, including working with the Customer Quality team to validate the assumptions used in the warranty provision calculation.
• Assist in determining carrier accruals and other account balances as required.
• As required, participate as a team member on various special projects requiring financial accounting, financial analysis and process design skills.

Required Education, Experience & Competencies

• Professional CPA designation with 2-3 years of post-designation experience in a public company
• Proficiency in accounting standards, U.S. GAAP preferred
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments and effectivity prioritize and meet deadlines
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including use of Pivot tables

Desired Education, Experience & Competencies

• Experience with JD Edwards would be an asset
• Experience with inventory (cost) accounting
• Understand internal controls, SOX and experience working with external auditors

What We Offer

Our people are friendly, collaborative, and like to share their ideas and knowledge with one another. This creates an amazing environment where we learn from each other and innovate together.

Our Canadian benefits include paid vacation and sick days, extended health and dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, matching retirement savings program, and employee and family assistance programs.

Our Richmond headquarters offers a subsidized cafeteria, free parking, free shuttle service from Skytrain, a Wellness Program that includes an onsite fitness center, onsite fitness classes led by professional instructors, free healthy snacks each month, and wellness activities and challenges to keep our minds and bodies active. We also host various social and cultural events throughout the year where we come together to have fun and celebrate. Within our Global Inclusion and Diversity Program, our Employee Resource Groups provide opportunities for our people to support and champion Women in Tech, Pride at Sierra, and Mental Health Awareness.

If you like working with a successful team, are looking for competitive salary and benefits, and the opportunity to represent a recognized and innovative brand, we'd love to have you join our team!

How to Apply

Please submit your resume online through our careers website using the "Apply" button below. If you are a job seeker with a disability and you need individualized support during the application or interview process, please leave us a note on your application form.

We thank you for your application and appreciate your interest in Sierra Wireless, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.