Accountant (Contract)
The vast majority of business leaders struggle to make important decisions with certainty. At Assemble, we help enterprise leaders cut through the noise with trusted peer insights that bridge the gap between data overload and decision-making clarity.
Our unique approach leverages peer intelligence – a one-of-a-kind advantage created by convening the right people around the right questions – enabling leaders from top global companies to engage in meaningful discussions and gain actionable insights across diverse industries. From finance to manufacturing, Assemble empowers leaders to make confident, strategic decisions that accelerate progress and innovation.
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This role is based at our Toronto HQ, right in the heart of downtown. We move fast, think big, and work hard - but we also have a lot of fun doing it. The energy in our office reflects our culture: ambitious, collaborative, and full of momentum. Whether we’re solving complex challenges, celebrating wins, or sharing a laugh, we show up because we want to - not because we have to. Learn more at www.theassemble.com.
How You’ll Contribute
The Accountant at Assemble will play a key role in our accounting operations, owning month-end close while overseeing accounts receivable and accounts payable - including cash application, collections, vendor payments, and payment runs. This role also owns monthly payroll and commission calculations for our 80+ person team, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across every pay cycle. In addition, you will support with external audits by preparing supporting schedules and coordinating documentation requests with auditors.
Partnering closely with Event Operations, the Accountant provides budget tracking and financial analysis that inform key business decisions. The ideal candidate will execute with accuracy and reliability while proactively identifying opportunities to improve processes and strengthen internal controls - a great fit for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
In this role, you will:
- Own key aspects of the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, investigating reconciling items, and maintaining supporting schedules.
- Review and reconcile cash applications in QuickBooks Online and Salesforce, monitor accounts receivable balances, partner with the Billing team on collections, and investigate and resolve payment discrepancies.
- Oversee the accounts payable function by reviewing vendor invoices, supervising weekly payment runs prepared by the accounting contractor, and initiating ACH, wire, and other electronic payments.
- Administration of monthly commission calculation and payroll processing for 80+ employees
- Manage and process employee expense reports in accordance with company policies.
- Support audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and coordinating PBC (Prepared by Client) documentation.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation while monitoring shared finance inboxes and responding to inquiries from employees, vendors, customers, banks, auditors, and other business partners.
- Partner with the Event Operations team to monitor event budgets, cost of sales, and financial performance, providing financial analysis and recommendations to support successful event planning and execution.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase operational efficiency.
- Assist with special projects and other accounting and finance initiatives as assigned.
What Sets You Up for Success
You don’t need decades of experience to make a big impact here - just the mindset, motivation, and willingness to learn fast. You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle month-end close (journal entries, accruals, reconciliations)
- Hands-on experience managing both AR and AP functions, including cash application, collections, vendor invoice review, and electronic payments
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online (or similar ERP) and Excel; Salesforce experience a plus
- Experience administering payroll and/or commission calculations for 50+ employees, with strong accuracy and discretion
- Prior experience supporting external audits (PBC documentation, schedule prep, auditor inquiries)
- Strong cross-functional communication skills, with ability to partner with non-finance teams and manage multiple stakeholder relationships
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We work hard, grow fast, and celebrate the wins along the way. At Assemble, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values progress, people, and purpose. Here’s what you can expect:
- A competitive compensation package
- Remote work model with the option for once-a-month office visit
- A Flexible Paid Time Off Policy, 12 paid company holidays, and Summer Hours to help you recharge
- Comprehensive group benefits including health, dental, and flexible spending accounts to support your well-being
- Occasional opportunities to travel and experience our events in person
- Real room to grow your career in a high-growth environment where your contributions matter
Excited about this role, but don't meet 100% of the expected qualifications listed above? We'd still love for you to apply!
The Company is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where unique experiences are valued, and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Research has continuously shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all of the listed qualifications. We want to help overcome this trend and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when applying to the Company, rest assured that your application is reviewed by a living, breathing human being and evaluated based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Our Recruiting team maintains awareness of all open roles which means your application may be assessed against multiple positions and we will reach out to gauge your interest in other opportunities as appropriate. Questions or concerns? Contact our HR Team, we'd be happy to connect!
As part of our commitment to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with medical conditions or disabilities that will enable their access to the hiring process. If you need an accommodation, please let us know the nature of your request.
