Accountant

HQ Platinum; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Victoria is seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring timely month-end closes and supporting audits. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience, proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite or SAP, and a strong attention to detail. This role involves maintaining the General Ledger, handling AP/AR operations, and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of accounting experience.
• Understanding of multi-state sales/use tax.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end closing documentation.
• Maintain the General Ledger and support reporting.
• Handle AP/AR operations including coding and billing.
• Prepare sales & use tax returns.

Skills

Proficiency with ERP systems

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Role Purpose

Own day-to-day accounting operations and deliver a timely, month-end close, supporting audits, tax, and process improvements across AP/AR, GL, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End Close: Prepare JEs (accruals, prepaids/deferrals), bank/credit card and balance sheet reconciliations, flux analysis, and close checklists.
• General Ledger & Reporting: Maintain the GL, support management reporting and variance analysis with FP&A.
• AP/AR Operations: 3-way match, invoice coding, payment runs, cash application, collections, vendor onboarding, and customer billing.
• Tax & Compliance: Prepare sales & use tax returns, assist with payroll tax packages.
• Internal Controls: Document and strengthen processes, maintain policies, PBC lists, and support external/internal audits.
• Process Improvement: Drive automation and standardization in ERP and spreadsheets; reduce close timeline and error rates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance; 2–5+ years
• Proficiency with an ERP (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks Online) and Excel/Google Sheets (lookups, pivots, reconciliations).
• Understanding of multi-state sales/use tax and basic payroll tax concepts.
• Clear written and verbal communication; strong attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines.

Competencies

• Ownership & accountability
• Analytical rigor
• Organization & time management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Integrity & confidentiality