Accountant

Job summary

Manage daily accounting operations including accounts payable, receivable, and billing while performing essential reconciliations. Support month-end and year-end closing activities and ensure compliance with tax filings and regulatory reporting.

Job details

ENGLISH VERSION About Leyton Leyton is a global innovation funding consultancy founded in 1997, with over 5,000 employees across 25+ offices in 15 countries, including Canada, the United States, and Europe. Our mission is to enhance the financial performance of businesses through innovative solutions that create measurable financial impact. In Canada, Leyton specializes in Innovation Incentives (SR&ED), Sales Tax Recovery, Property Tax Consultancy, Real Estate Appraisal & Valuation, and recruitment solutions through Leyton Match. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an Accountant to join our Montreal office and support our Finance team in maintaining accurate financial operations and providing high-quality accounting support across the organization. About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our Finance team in Montreal. Reporting to the Finance leadership team, this role will support daily accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end closing activities, and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced professional services environment. This position will collaborate with internal teams across Canada and contribute to the continuous improvement of Leyton’s financial processes. Key Responsibilities • Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and financial transactions • Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records • Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account analysis • Prepare financial reports, accounting schedules, and supporting documentation • Process vendor invoices, employee expenses, payments, and account coding • Monitor accounts receivable balances and support collection activities • Assist with payroll-related accounting activities and reconciliations • Support GST/QST filings, tax compliance activities, and regulatory reporting requirements • Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and support business needs • Assist with audit preparation and documentation requests Requirements • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field • 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within a professional services, consulting, or corporate environment • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting processes • Experience with accounting software and ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Sage, or similar platforms is an asset) • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools • Excellent attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams • French and English bilingualism preferred • CPA designation or progress toward CPA is an asset Why Join Leyton? Growth & Development • Access to international training programs through Leyton Academy • Career development opportunities within a growing global organization • Collaboration with finance professionals across North America and internationally Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities • Generous vacation plan starting at 4 weeks plus personal time off • Summer Fridays (half days) during July and August, subject to management discretion • RRSP employer matching • Medical benefits including dental, vision, prescription drugs, and paramedical services Culture & Flexibility • Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture • Quarterly team events and employee engagement activities • Opportunities to work with global teams and international stakeholders • Work From Anywhere (WFA): up to one month per year, subject to approval • Work From Any Leyton Office: up to two weeks per year, subject to approval Equal Opportunity Employer Leyton is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or background. Ready to grow your accounting career with a global leader in innovation funding? Join Leyton Canada and be part of our North American growth journey. Apply today! VERSION FRANÇAISE À propos de Leyton Leyton est un cabinet mondial de conseil spécialisé dans le financement de l’innovation, fondé en 1997, comptant plus de 5 000 employés répartis dans plus de 25 bureaux à travers 16 pays. Notre mission est d’améliorer la performance financière des entreprises grâce à des solutions innovantes créant un impact financier mesurable. Au Canada, Leyton se spécialise dans les incitatifs à l’innovation (RS&DE), la récupération des taxes de vente, la fiscalité foncière, l’évaluation immobilière ainsi que les solutions de recrutement offertes par Leyton Match. Dans le cadre de notre croissance continue, nous recherchons un(e) Comptable pour rejoindre notre équipe Finance à Montréal et contribuer à la gestion efficace de nos opérations financières. À propos du poste Nous sommes à la recherche d’un(e) Comptable rigoureux(se) et motivé(e) pour rejoindre notre équipe Finance à Montréal. Relevant de l’équipe Finance, cette personne sera responsable de soutenir les opérations comptables quotidiennes, les rapports financiers, les rapprochements, les clôtures mensuelles ainsi que les activités de conformité. Le candidat idéal est organisé, analytique, autonome et à l’aise dans un environnement professionnel dynamique. Principales responsabilités • Effectuer les opérations comptables quotidiennes : comptes fournisseurs, comptes clients, facturation et transactions financières • Préparer les rapprochements bancaires, cartes de crédit et comptes de bilan • Participer aux clôtures mensuelles et annuelles, incluant les écritures comptables et analyses de comptes • Préparer les rapports financiers et documents de soutien • Gérer les factures fournisseurs, dépenses employés, paiements et codification comptable • Effectuer le suivi des comptes clients et soutenir les activités de recouvrement • Participer aux activités comptables liées à la paie et aux rapprochements • Soutenir les déclarations TPS/TVQ et les exigences de conformité fiscale • Maintenir des dossiers comptables précis selon les normes et politiques internes • Collaborer avec les équipes internes afin de résoudre les écarts comptables Exigences • Diplôme en comptabilité, finance ou domaine connexe • 2 à 5 ans d’expérience en comptabilité, idéalement dans un environnement professionnel ou corporatif • Bonne connaissance des principes comptables et des rapports financiers • Expérience avec des logiciels comptables ou systèmes ERP • Maîtrise de Microsoft Excel • Excellent souci du détail, organisation et capacité d’analyse • Capacité à gérer plusieurs priorités et respecter les échéanciers • Excellentes compétences en communication • Bilinguisme français et anglais privilégié • Titre CPA ou cheminement CPA considéré comme un atout Pourquoi se joindre à Leyton? • Formation internationale grâce à la Leyton Academy • Opportunités d’évolution au sein d’une organisation mondiale en croissance • Salaire concurrentiel avec bonification possible • Régime de vacances à partir de 4 semaines • REER avec contribution de l’employeur • Assurance médicale complète incluant soins dentaires et vision • Culture collaborative et inclusive • Activités d’équipe trimestrielles • Possibilités de collaboration internationale Prêt(e) à faire progresser votre carrière en comptabilité auprès d’un leader mondial du financement de l’innovation? Rejoignez Leyton Canada et participez à notre croissance nord-américaine. Postulez dès aujourd’hui!

What you’ll do

Manage daily accounting operations including accounts payable, receivable, and billing while performing essential reconciliations. Support month-end and year-end closing activities and ensure compliance with tax filings and regulatory reporting.

Requirements

Requires a diploma or bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Excel and accounting software is required, and a CPA designation or progress toward one is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Performance-based Bonus
• Vacation Plan (4 weeks+)
• Personal Time Off
• Summer Fridays
• RRSP Employer Matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Paramedical Services

Listed skills

• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Billing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Bank Reconciliation
• Month-end Closing
• Financial Reporting
• Tax Compliance
• GST/QST Filings
• Payroll Accounting
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP Systems
• Analytical Skills
• Bilingualism (French/English)
• CPA Designation
• Account Analysis
• Audit Preparation
• Billing

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting

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