Sr. Accountant, Ontario, Canada in at Cytek Biosciences Inc

At Cytek Biosciences, we’re transforming the future of flow cytometry. As a global leader in spectral technology, our advanced platforms enable deeper scientific discovery, empowering researchers in academic, clinical, and biopharma labs to accelerate their breakthroughs with unmatched precision and efficiency.

We’re growing fast—and we’re looking for passionate, driven individuals to grow with us. If you're ready to make an impact in a cutting-edge biotech company, this is your opportunity.

As the only Sr. Accountant of the Cytek Canada Corporation, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all administrative duties, be responsible for a variety of finance and accounting related tasks aligning with the corporate finance requirements and support the Cytek Canada sales and operation team with their customer order process. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of Cytek Canada Corporation as well as to be a member of a fast-glowing global company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Finance and Accounting Duties

• Record sales transactions in NetSuite, including invoices and collections.
• Perform accounts payable functions, including invoice processing and vendor payments.
• Reconcile bank cash transactions in NetSuite and perform month-end cash reconciliations.
• Manage Canadian payroll processing in compliance with local payroll regulations.
• Ensure timely payroll processing and accurate reporting of payroll taxes in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Support Canadian employee onboarding and offboarding in partnership with an external payroll provider, review and audit monthly payroll reports.
• Prepare Canadian financial data for monthly management reporting and annual financial statements.
• Work closely with local auditors to complete the annual statutory audit.
• Coordinate with local tax preparers to ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns.
• Serve as the key contact to ensure Cytek Canada’s compliance with local regulatory requirements.
• Support local employees with expense reports and audit expense claims for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with HQ consolidation team to reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Prepare documentation and obtain required signatures for annual shareholder and board meetings.

Office Administration Duties

• Manage office and lab supplies inventory and place orders as necessary.
• Receive and sort incoming mail and deliveries and manage outgoing mail.
• Provide other administrative support as necessary, including scheduling group meetings, maintaining calendars, doing research, and creating reports.
• Manage company seal and bank book in secure manner.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in general account duties, knowledge of the US GAAP accounting standard.
• Experience in office administration tasks.
• Experience in SOX controls working environment.
• Proficient in English (verbal and writing).
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks/ projects and meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Cytek is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.