Accountant

Global Excel; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Are you a person who enjoys helping people? Are you interested in working in a multilingual, dynamic, and friendly environment that encourages personal and professional development? We would love to meet you!

As an Accountant in the Finance team, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that the books and records of the company and its subsidiaries are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with the company’s policies and procedures. The accountant works in collaboration with the Corporate Accounting Manager to maintain highly detailed analytical reports supporting financial data. This position plays a key role in the production of monthly financial statements as well as year-end audit, annual budget, and forecasts.

What does your typical day look like?

1. Work in collaboration with the Corporate Accounting Manager and the site controllers to ensure the production of monthly financial statements.
2. Collaborate with the Corporate Accounting Manager to produce external audit documentation.
3. Assist in preparing financial analysis on financial statements, highlighting performance issues and preparing reports for management.
4. Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts in a timely manner, including intercompany transactions.
5. Research and resolve all outstanding, out-of-balance, or stale-dated items.

What skills and experience are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience, preferably in the financial or travel insurance industry.
• Professional designation of CPA would be an asset.
• Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written). English is used daily, particularly for follow-ups with other departments across various sites, including Ontario, Miami, Mexico, or elsewhere.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of taxation regulations.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of Workday and Adaptive would be an asset.

When you apply:

If you require assistance or accommodation during our recruitment process, please notify Human Resources so that we can review and consider how we may be able to assist you based on your individual needs.

We offer:

• Competitive vacation package.
• A flexible and supportive work environment offering benefits such as on-call doctors, an on-site Bistro, and more.
• A company wellness program including an on-site gym, fitness classes, discounts at local businesses, and “lunch-and-learns” on health and wellness topics.
• Opportunities for advancement, development, and financial assistance for employees pursuing further education.