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