Temporary - Staff Accountant

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WorkTango is an award-winning Employee Experience platform that helps leaders and organizations improve employee engagement, increase retention, and boost performance while reducing costs with Employee Surveys and Recognition & Rewards software.

WorkTango’s holistic platform offers two distinct, but complementary solutions.

Surveys & Insights makes it easy for organizations to measure engagement and ensure every employee feels heard through unlimited surveys across the entire employee lifecycle. Leaders gain insight into employee sentiment through robust dashboards and insights, and are empowered to drive meaningful change with recommended action plans.

Recognition & Rewards enables organizations to scale and automate manual recognition & rewards practices, track and control costs, and create a continuous culture of appreciation through company-wide recognition.

WorkTango is built for the workplace we all want to be a part of – where teams accomplish great things, achievements are celebrated, and employees have a voice.

Please Note: We are not currently considering applicants in CA, MT, VT, and Puerto Rico for this position.

Temp Contract Length: 02/23/2026 - 09/08/2026

Overview of the role:

WorkTango is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Temporary - Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the VP, Finance, this role is crucial for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. You'll be actively involved in the full accounting cycle, managing key processes from accounts receivable and payable to general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and supporting our month-end close. If you're a proactive problem-solver with a strong foundation in accounting and a desire to learn and contribute, we encourage you to apply!

The awesome stuff you’ll do in this role:

Manage the entire Accounts Payable process, ensuring accurate and timely vendor payments.
Assist with the Accounts Receivable cycle, including precise invoicing and accurate cash receipts processing.
Record and reconcile daily cash receipts for all bank accounts.
Prepare and post required monthly journal entries with attention to detail.
Prepare and post intercompany transactions and perform monthly intercompany reconciliation.
Perform month end reconciliations, demonstrating a strong ability to spot errors, reconcile discrepancies, and investigate variances.
Assist and provide support for annual external audits and various tax compliance requirements.
Adhere to all internal controls and accounting policies.
Utilize strong Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas) for data analysis and reporting.
Work effectively both independently and as a reliable member of a collaborative team, interacting with multiple departments (e.g., finance, HR, and Operations).
Be accountable for agreed-upon deliverables and timelines.
Suggest and contribute to the implementation of improvements to accounting processes.

What you’ll need to be successful in this role:

1-3 years of progressive accounting experience.
Basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), general ledger accounts, and core business processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
Experience with Sage Intacct or similar cloud-based ERP systems is a significant plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate financial information clearly.
Highly organized with strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
High level of initiative, a proactive approach, and a strong desire for continuous learning and professional growth.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
CPA certification or actively studying for the CPA exam is a plus but not required.

If you’ve reached this point in the job description and feel you’re still not sure if you should apply… Just do it! You may not have 100% of all those bullets listed above - and that's okay! We know there are no perfect applicants. If you’re feeling like you’re not going to fit in with our teams - that’s not okay. One of our company values is “Work Together, Tango Together” - we believe in a diverse experience that allows us to build off the momentum of each other, so however you identity and whatever background you bring with you, we strongly encourage you to submit your application if this is a role you can be passionate about doing every day!

When you work at WorkTango, we provide competitive benefits to make your life better both in and out of the office, which include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Open vacation policy; Flexible WFH policy; 2 weeks of all-company closure; 401k & RRSP programs; Mental Health benefits; Financial Wellness benefits; Generous Parental Leave; EAP & more!

At WorkTango, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to how we grow and operate our business. We’re building a diverse workforce that cultivates and supports all individuals. We believe a culture of equality creates a stronger work environment for all employees and that we are all accountable for encouraging and celebrating diverse voices. WorkTango commits to promote and recognize principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in relation to, and across, intersections of race, age, color, disability, faith, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, social class, economic class, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, and all other identities represented among our diverse membership.