Role and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the accountant's role is to maintain the books, handle month-end procedures, process payroll, invoice and collect from clients of a company with approximately 190 employees and a turnover of around $12M. It is a dynamic position that touches almost every stage of the accounting cycle.
Main Duties
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Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and consolidated financial statements;
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Perform bank reconciliations;
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Post journal entries;
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Conduct account analyses at month-end (inventory, payables, receivables, bank, etc.);
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Reconcile intercompany transactions as well as accounts payable and receivable;
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Process employee payroll and prepare year-end payroll reports;
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Assist the Controller and CFO with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reports;
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Prepare various reports, such as cash flow management;
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File various returns for different levels of government;
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Prepare various reports for internal accounting;
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Assist the controller with audit preparation;
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Manage GST and QST remittances;
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Follow up with the Quebec Ministry of Revenue regarding all ongoing GST and QST audits as well as tax assessment notices;
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Complete monthly and annual analyses for Statistics Canada;
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Invoice customers and handle collections;
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Substitute for and/or assist the accounts payable clerk during vacations;
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Contribute to continuous improvement processes;
Any other related tasks directly or indirectly related to primary duties.
Desired profile and required skills
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Accountable and self-motivated;
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Commitment to quality work and attention to detail;
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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
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Ability to manage priorities and handle urgent matters;
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Good communicator;
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Teamworker
Knowledge, Education and Experience
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University degree in accounting;
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Bilingualism (French and English), both spoken and written, is essential;
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1 to 3 years of experience in a similar position;
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
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Proficiency in IT tools (O365 BC, IQMS, Nethris, Synerion) (asset)
Any other combination of education and experience will be considered.
