Staff Accountant

Job summary

Manage accounts receivable and payable activities, including invoicing, collections, payment processing, and reconciliations. Support month-end close, inventory tracking and counts, tax compliance, audit preparation, and accounting process improvements.

Job details

Staff Accountant 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 • Support AR/AP process automation initiatives • 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 • Audit experience • 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 • Strong 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

What you’ll do

Manage accounts receivable and payable activities, including invoicing, collections, payment processing, and reconciliations. Support month-end close, inventory tracking and counts, tax compliance, audit preparation, and accounting process improvements.

Requirements

Requires 4+ years of accounting experience across AR/AP and general accounting, knowledge of the full accounting cycle, month-end close, reconciliations, audits, and Canadian and US sales tax compliance. Candidates should have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, ERP experience, and intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills; a CPA designation or progress toward one is preferred.

Listed skills

• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Inventory tracking · Preferred
• Inventory Reconciliation · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Month-End Close
• Account Reconciliations
• Bank Reconciliations
• Inventory Tracking
• Inventory Reconciliation
• Journal Entries
• Canadian Sales Tax Compliance
• US Sales and Use Tax Compliance
• Audit Preparation
• Odoo
• Microsoft Excel
• VLOOKUP
• SUMIFS
• Pivot Tables

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting

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