Staff Accountant

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