Accountant

PiVAL International•Kirkland, QC

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization, including general accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, reporting, and month-end activities. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting internal controls, and providing reliable financial information to help the Finance team meet operational and reporting needs. The Accountant will work closely with internal departments, vendors, customers, and finance team members to ensure transactions are processed accurately, issues are followed up on, and accounting deadlines are met. Payroll knowledge is considered an asset, as the role may support payroll-related reconciliations, reporting, or accounting entries when required.

Requirements

Minimum 2 to 4 years of relevant accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, or finance operations experience.
College diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Strong Excel and MS Office skills; experience with accounting systems and reporting tools.
Solid understanding of reconciliations, journal entries, AP, AR, general ledger, month-end support, and financial documentation.
Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to follow up clearly and professionally with internal teams, vendors, customers, and finance stakeholders.
Ability to handle sensitive financial, employee, vendor, and customer information with discretion.
Responsible for supporting best Quality, Environmental and Sustainable practices and ensuring procedures are followed in day-to-day operations.
Knowledgeable with ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 standard requirements applicable to assigned functions and role; supports contributions to QMS and EMS effectiveness.

Nice To Haves

Payroll knowledge is considered an asset.
Knowledge of Sage 300 or similar accounting software is an asset.
Payroll knowledge is an asset.
Bilingual English/French is an asset.

Responsibilities

Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and required analysis.
Prepare, review, and maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and other balance sheet accounts as assigned.
Prepare financial reports, variance explanations, and supporting schedules for management review.
Help ensure transactions are recorded accurately, consistently, and in accordance with internal procedures.
Support audits, tax filings, and other finance requests by preparing documentation and responding to information needs.
Support accounts payable activities, including invoice review, coding, payment documentation, vendor follow-up, and reconciliation support.
Support accounts receivable activities, including billing support, cash application, customer account review, and follow-up on discrepancies.
Review vendor statements, customer accounts, and accounting transactions to identify errors, missing information, or required corrections.
Partner with internal teams to resolve billing, payment, coding, or documentation issues in a timely manner.
Support accurate allocation of expenses and revenues across divisions, departments, or cost centers.
Support payroll-related accounting activities where required, including reconciliations, source deduction entries, benefits-related entries, and reporting support.
Collaborate with the payroll function to help ensure payroll-related financial information is complete, accurate, and properly recorded.
Assist with payroll-related month-end entries, accruals, or reconciliations when needed.
Maintain confidentiality when handling payroll, employee, vendor, customer, or financial information.
Follow accounting procedures, approval flows, and internal controls to support accurate financial records and reduce risk.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reduce manual work, and strengthen documentation.
Support the use of accounting systems and tools by maintaining accurate data, troubleshooting issues, and documenting processes when needed.
Maintain organized records and ensure supporting documentation is complete and accessible.
Perform other related duties as assigned to meet department and organizational needs.