Staff Accountant

Cogeco • Montreal, QC

28d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the integrity of our financial records, overseeing essential General Ledger functions, managing daily cash operations, and ensuring a seamless month-end and year-end close process.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting/Finance Preferred
• 2 years of experience in similar role
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Experience with financial packages (preferably Workday Financial Management)
• Strong excel and word skills
• Experience leveraging AI-driven tools and automation software to optimize accounting workflows and enhance financial reporting integrity
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude with the ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize

Responsibilities

• General Ledger
• Manage daily cash functions, including monitoring bank balances, processing cash receipts, and supporting wire transfers or ACH payments
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close process
• Prepare monthly GL and bank account reconciliations
• Responsible for preparing various monthly standard journal entries
• Knowledge of asset management to include capitalization, transfers and disposal of assets
• Support the reconciliation of warehouse inventory
• Other responsibilities as assigned to support the team
• General:
• Support the quarterly and annual external audit process
• Assist with the ongoing design, enhancements and compliance with Internal Audit procedures
• Prepare and review trends and other analytics to aide in management reporting and ensure integrity of the financial records
• Support the annual re-forecast and budget preparation
• Other ad-hoc assignments
• Reporting:
• Maintain monthly lease commitment schedules
• Prepare annual PA Business Privilege Tax filings
• Compile information for copyright reporting
• Compile information for Property Tax filings for multiple states and fiscal periods

Benefits

• Flexibility: Yes, we think that what you do matters. At work and at home.
• Fun: We laugh a lot, it makes every day brighter.
• Discounted services: We provide amazing services to our clients, and you’ll get them at home, because you deserve them.
• Rewarding Pay: Let's be honest, everybody likes to make a good salary. We offer attractive compensation packages, and it comes with a great culture.
• Benefits: We’ve got you covered.
• Career Evolution: Join us and we will give you the tools to achieve your career goals!
• Technology: You have a passion for technology? Excellent, we do too. Here, you will manage, influence, play, create, fix, and shape the industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree