Accountant

Systemex Industries Conseils; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Flexible hybrid work model

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Office perks

Job summary

Systemex Industrial Consulting (SIC) seeks an experienced Accountant to manage day-to-day, monthly, and annual accounting activities within a growing organization. The role requires a strong background in small business environments, ERP experience, and a drive to automate and improve processes.

You will handle AP/AR, payroll, month-end close, audits, and tax remittances, and collaborate with tax specialists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA designation considered an asset.
• 2–5+ years of accounting experience in a similar role.
• Fluency in French is mandatory; English is also required for communication with internal clients outside Quebec.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel; experience with ERP systems.
• Analytical mindset with ability to manage multiple priorities in a small business environment.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain all financial transactions (AP/AR, expenses, taxes GST/QST/HST) and month-end entries.
• Manage supplier and customer accounts including invoicing, payment follow-up, and cash flow.
• Participate in month-end processes (bank and credit card reconciliations, amortization, entries).
• Process payroll, source deductions, and tax remittances.
• Prepare financial reports, KPIs, and support audits (internal/external/government).
• Ensure tax/regulatory compliance and contribute to internal controls improvements.
• Optimize accounting methods and ERP usage to streamline operations.
• Collaborate with tax specialists and external parties.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

French (Fluent)

English (Good)

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA designation asset

Tools

Maestro

SAP

Job description

About Systemex Group

Systemex Group is a growing global organization bringing together complementary expertise in industrial automation and industrial consulting. We help our clients grow and improve customer satisfaction and financial performance through automation, productivity, reliability, operational performance, and the successful delivery of complex projects.

Our Organization Is Comprised Of Two Divisions

• Systemex Automation (SA) – Delivering innovative automation, robotics, control systems, digital manufacturing, and warehouse automation solutions with 24/7 customer support.
• Systemex Industrial Consulting (SIC) – Providing lifecycle services focused on operational readiness, commissioning, asset management, maintenance and reliability, workforce solutions, and operational excellence.

With over 120 employees and ambitious growth objectives, Systemex is committed to building scalable processes, fostering innovation, strengthening governance, enhancing cybersecurity, and leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver greater value to our employees and clients.

This opportunity is part of Systemex Industrial Consulting (SIC)

SIC partners with organizations across the mining, manufacturing, energy, and industrial sectors to improve operational performance throughout the entire asset lifecycle.

Our multidisciplinary teams support clients in operational readiness, commissioning, start-up, ramp-up, maintenance and reliability, asset management, workforce solutions, and continuous improvement. We don't simply develop strategies; we work alongside our clients to successfully implement them.

About The Role

Our mission is to empower businesses with customized full asset lifecycle management solutions, promoting efficiency, sustainability, and innovation to help them achieve their financial and operational objectives.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an Accountant to manage day-to-day, monthly, and annual accounting activities and play an active role in the company’s financial operations. We are looking for someone with experience working in small businesses, where multitasking and versatility are essential, who is comfortable wearing multiple hats and can quickly adapt to the evolving needs of a growing organization. The ideal candidate will also have strong experience working with ERP systems and a genuine interest in automating and improving processes within the ERP environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and maintain all financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, expenses, taxes (GST/QST/HST), and month-end entries.
• Manage supplier and customer accounts (validation, contract-based invoicing, payment and collection follow-up, and cash flow maintenance).
• Participate in month-end processes (bank and credit card reconciliations, amortization, accounting entries).
• Process payroll, source deductions, as well as the preparation, verification, and filing of tax remittances.
• Contribute to cash management and monitoring of financial flows.
• Prepare financial reports, analyses, and performance indicators (KPIs).
• Participate in audits (internal, external, government), prepare the year-end file, and collaborate with tax specialists and other external parties.
• Ensure tax and regulatory compliance, support daily operations (purchasing, AP, AR), contribute to improving internal practices and controls, and respond to other role-related requests.
• Optimize daily work methods to improve the operational efficiency of accounting processes.
• Utilize and optimize accounting software and management systems, including ERP platforms, to support financial operations.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA designation considered an asset, with 2 to 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent proficiency with the MS Office suite (advanced Excel) and ERP systems, such as Maestro, SAP, or similar.
• Fluency in French is mandatory. Fluency in English is also required in order to communicate effectively with internal clients and partners located outside Quebec.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a small business environment where versatility and adaptability are essential.
• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, professionalism, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to develop, implement, and continuously improve internal controls within day-to-day accounting operations.

What We Offer

• Competitive total compensation: salary, benefits, RRSP, Health Spending Account
• Flexible hybrid work model and summer schedule
• Ongoing professional development and tuition reimbursement program
• Strategic industrial projects within a collaborative culture
• Company-organized activities throughout the year
• Beautiful new office, endless coffee and snacks!

If you are naturally curious, enjoy solving problems, automating processes, and working with ERP systems, we want to meet you —

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and an inclusive workplace for all.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation, including Quebec's Law 25 where applicable.