Accounting Department·Career path to Senior Accountant

Reports to: Controller

Location: 8255 Ave. Mountain Sights, Montreal, QC H4P 2B5 (on-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary
We are seeking a well-rounded Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team in Montreal. This role begins with ownership of the accounts receivable and payable cycles and expands into broader accounting responsibilities—month-end close, inventory tracking, and taxation support—giving the right candidate exposure to the full accounting cycle. It is a growth position with a clear path to Senior Accountant for someone who demonstrates strong technical skills, ownership, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable & Payable

Prepare and send AR invoices to customers, confirming applicable sales taxes (GST/HST/PST and US Sales & Use tax) are correctly applied

Track advance customer payments and enter customer deposits

Perform bank reconciliations

Conduct invoice follow-ups and manage collections communications with customers

Support accounts payable processing and vendor reconciliations

Verify bank information for International vendors/payments

Enter payments into the bank portal for approval

Participate in meetings with Project Managers to align on billing and account status

General Accounting & Month-End

Actively participate in the month-end close process

Track inventory monthly: download the inventory valuation report at the start of each month, review additions and disposals during the period, and confirm costs are correctly assigned to each product

Lead the periodic inventory count and reconciliation,



investigating and resolving discrepancies.

Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations

Support the full accounting cycle and annual review

Taxation & Compliance

Confirm Canadian sales taxes (GST/HST/PST) are correct on AR invoicing and support their filing

Support US Sales & Use tax compliance and filing

Assist with audit preparation and support the annual review

Administrative & Process

Collect and maintain donation receipts and credit card confirmation documents

Handle other accounting tasks that arise in the ordinary course of business

Required Skills & Qualifications

Good understanding of the full accounting cycle and annual review process

Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations

Knowledge of Canadian sales taxes (GST/HST/PST) and US Sales & Use tax, including filing

Experience working in Odoo (or a comparable ERP system)

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate/advanced level, including VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and Pivot Tables

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

4+ years of accounting experience covering AR/AP and general accounting.

Preferred / Assets

CPA designation or in progress

Experience in inventory-based or manufacturing/distribution businesses

Language Requirements

Fluent in English, both written and spoken, for customer-facing and internal communication. French is a plus.

Soft Skills

Solid attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively across departments

Self-directed and able to manage recurring deadlines

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