Accounting Representative

MEDITERRANEAN SHIP.INC. • Montreal, QC

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About The Position

ATLANTIC GATE is a freight forwarding company within the MSC Group and help connect customers to global trade through agile, end‑to‑end logistics solutions. The Accounting Representative is responsible for managing daily accounting activities, with a focus on Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes. This role ensures accuracy, efficiency, and timely processing of financial transactions.

Requirements

• Strong alignment with company values and a customer-centric mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and in English to collaborate with key stakeholders worldwide.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum 1 year of relevant accounting experience
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
• Demonstrates initiative, autonomy, and a customer-centric mindset

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CargoWise (preferred)
• Knowledge of Power BI is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency of financial records
• Manage full-cycle accounting for designated accounts
• Issue customer invoices and post vendor bills in a timely manner
• Apply customer payments, process refunds, and record banking transactions in the system
• Reconcile weekly and monthly sales between operational systems and the master accounting system
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or short payments against vendor statements
• Prepare and execute weekly vendor payment runs
• Distribute weekly account statements and follow up with customers for outstanding payments
• Support month-end close activities, including recurring journal entries and bank reconciliations
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and balance confirmations
• Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns and declarations
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
• Perform master data maintenance, credit checks, and other administrative accounting tasks
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives as required

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Ongoing opportunities for learning, development, and career growth
• A collaborative, supportive team culture with flat hierarchies
• Fast decision-making and the chance to make a real impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed