Financial Accountant

Blue J • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$70,000 - CA$90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Blue J is seeking a Financial Accountant to support its growth as a leading generative AI solution provider for tax professionals. This B2B SaaS company has experienced significant revenue growth and is looking for a Financial Accountant to support its accounts payable, expense processes, and treasury function. The role involves ensuring the accuracy and integrity of expense accounting, bills and payments processing, and account reconciliations. This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to be on-site in Toronto at least 2 days per week. The role is more than basic bookkeeping, offering opportunities to contribute to process improvement projects and automation-led initiatives within the Finance Team. This is a 6-month contract with the potential for full-time employment.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant work experience and active pursuit of a CPA designation, demonstrating commitment to professional growth
• A strong foundation in accounting and finance, supported by an undergraduate degree in accounting or a related field
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with high attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration across departments
• A proactive, energetic, and enthusiastic approach with a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities and continuously improve processes

Nice To Haves

• Ideally in smaller to mid-sized companies

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day AP operations which includes review of invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with company policies, maintenance of vendor master data, and processing/coding of vendor invoices in Netsuite
• Own the processing of employee expense reimbursements and corporate credit card transactions in Float, our expense management platform. This includes compliance monitoring, approval routing, and expense recording
• Respond to employee queries regarding accounts payable and employee expenses
• Lead semi-monthly AP payment runs, process outgoing wire payments, EFTs/ACHs and internal bank to bank transfers
• Obtain an understanding of the Company’s cash funding requirements and assist in preparing cash forecasts
• Ensure invoices, reimbursements, and payment requests are processed accurately and on time
• Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations and support month-end close activities
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to inquiries
• Participate in the review of internal processes. Make continuous improvements to financial processes

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Equity options
• Comprehensive benefits program for you and your family
• Dedicated commitment to work-life harmony
• Professional development is accelerated by a team invested in your individual growth

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level