Starting at $80,000 per year, depending on experience.
Job category
Accounting - Finance
Type of job
Permanent
Schedule
Day shift, Monday to Friday.
The financial strength of a company relies on accuracy, structure, and impeccable management of accounting operations. To support growth and ensure smooth management of financial activities, our client is looking to hire an accounting coordinator to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing various key functions related to accounts payable, account reconciliations, and the monthly closing processes. You will also play an active role in preparing financial information, ensuring compliance with internal policies, and collaborating with various departments to ensure the accuracy of accounting data. Your contribution will be essential to maintaining organized operations, identifying potential improvements, and ensuring that all financial transactions are processed efficiently and in accordance with established standards. This position is ideal for a methodical, independent professional with strong analytical skills.
Tasks
Manage a team of 5 employees, supervising their daily activities and coordinating accounting tasks.
Validate, approve, and track invoices in the systems, ensuring that payments to internal and external suppliers are made in a timely manner.
Resolve issues related to suppliers and the TCS system, and provide training as needed.
Coordinate and verify supplier statements to ensure the accuracy of accounts.
Perform reconciliations to clear accounts (GRNI, overdue accounts, purchase cards, advance payments) and ensure regular follow-up.
Track payment returns and resolve issues related to outstanding checks.
Prepare and provide the required documents for internal and external audits, including those related to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
Perform account reconciliations and correct any discrepancies found.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and approvals.
Optimize financial transactions and systems to improve the accuracy and efficiency of accounting processes.
Prepare the necessary information for tax filings and respond to ad-hoc requests from the financial department.
Analyze and prepare information related to accrued expenses and accounts payable for month-end closing.
Verify and validate information related to transportation expenses and the COUPA system before the monthly closing.
Reconcile and prepare information related to travel and entertainment expenses for accounting entries.
Assist the financial department with all stages of the month-end closing as needed.
Perform any other related tasks.
Advantages
Generous vacation plan.
Group insurance program.
Retirement plan with employer contributions.
Hybrid work schedule.
Job requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
4 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial company, including account control, analysis, and team management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Oracle software, with experience in ERP systems and inter-company transactions.
Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and strong organizational capacity.
Proficiency in French (for positions in Quebec) and English (used approximately 50% of the time) to communicate effectively with clients and partners.