Brief Description

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, Univerus is a fast-growing enterprise software company specializing in vertical market solutions. With over 300 employees, more than 20 acquisitions, and a global customer base exceeding 3,500 organizations, Univerus delivers mission-critical technology across public and private sectors. Our flagship product, Unity ERP, powers operations in local government, utilities, construction, manufacturing, health and safety, education, and beyond.

Learn more at univerus.com

Position Details

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary Range: $50,000 to $65,000 CAD per year

Location: Hybrid model 3days/week - Burnaby, BC/North York, ON, Canada

This is a new requirement.

Job Function

As an Intermediate Accountant, you will be the hands-on finance partner for an assigned Business Unit, owning full-cycle accounting (AP, AR, billing and recurring invoicing, deferred revenue, reconciliations and payments) and contributing to month-end and year-end close. This is a developmental role, ideal for an accountant progressing towards a CPA designation, and an excellent opportunity to join a global organization that is experiencing rapid growth and be part of their exciting journey.

Role Details

- Reports to the Corporate Controller or Assistant Controller (if within a portfolio), within the Finance team
- No direct reports
- Works closely with the BU EVP/General Manager and BU leaders; sales, customer success and project teams (billing and collections); Assistant Controllers and accounting peers; the Corporate Controller; HR/payroll; IT; and external auditors
- Part of a transparent finance career path (Entry Level, Intermediate, Assistant Controller,



Controller), with broad exposure to a multi-entity, multi-currency software business that is growing through acquisition.

What you'll do

Accounts Receivable, Billing & Revenue

- Process invoicing requests and issue accurate, timely customer invoices in Business Central.
- Maintain the BU's recurring invoicing schedule (subscriptions, maintenance and support renewals) so renewals are billed on time and nothing is missed.
- Maintain deferred revenue schedules and prepare monthly revenue recognition entries through deferral code in business central for subscription, maintenance and professional services revenue, under the guidance of the supervisor
- Apply customer receipts, monitor the AR aging, follow up on overdue accounts, and elevate collection risks to the supervisor and BU leadership.
- Resolve customer billing inquiries and prepare credit notes and adjustments once approved.
- Reconcile customer payment with invoice in the customer ledger to ensure aging is accurate.

Accounts Payable & Payments

- Process vendor invoices and employee expense claims, ensuring correct coding, supporting documentation and approval in line with Univerus' approval authority policy.
- Prepare wire, ACH, EFT and cheque payment runs for approval, and maintain vendor master data with appropriate controls.




- Respond promptly to vendor and internal inquiries.
- Reconcile vendor payment with invoice in the vendor ledger to ensure aging is accurate.
- Payroll processing and recording payroll journal entry

Month-End & Year-End Close

- Prepare month-end journal entries for the BU, including accruals, prepaids, deferred revenue, WIP recognition and allocations.
- Complete bank, credit card and balance sheet account reconciliations, investigating and clearing reconciling items promptly.
- Record and reconcile intercompany and foreign currency transactions for the entities supported.
- Prepare year-end working papers and deliver audit requests (PBC items) for the BU.
- Support sales tax (GST/HST/PST/US state sales tax) filings and other compliance requirements as assigned.

Business Unit Finance Partnership & Reporting

- Act as the finance representative for the assigned Business Unit, ensuring compliance with Univerus' financial policies and procedures.
- Prepare standardized monthly BU financial reports and explain key variances against budget and prior periods.
- Analyze financial data and assist in preparing the BU's annual budget and periodic forecasts.
- Report on and recommend changes that affect the BU's targets for growth, profitability and working capital.

Process Improvement, Systems & Controls

- Follow, and help document, standard operating procedures that support consistent bookkeeping across all portfolios.
- Maintain a strong control environment for the BU, including segregation of duties, approvals and documentation.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and automate routine work, including the effective and secur

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