Accountant, USA

Fime; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consulting sector is seeking an Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Montreal. The role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing cash flow, and supporting invoicing and tax processes within an international finance team. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting and 2-5 years of experience in general accounting, with proficiency in accounting software and a good understanding of US and Canadian tax regulations.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in general accounting.
• Basic understanding of US/Canada accounting and tax.
• Experience in an international group is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial reporting and manage cash flow.
• Participate in monthly and annual closing processes.
• Assist with invoicing and tax declarations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Responsiveness

Autonomy

Education

Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

NetSuite

Job description

Accountant, USA - 6 months fixed-term contract

Company :

Fime enables its clients to create and launch trusted and secure solutions with consulting and testing services in payments, smart mobility, biometrics, and authentication. With 900+ experts around the world in over 20 locations, Fime is a multi-cultural global leading player its industry.

Inspired by our talented people, we are empowered to take ownership and innovate for the benefit of our clients. Employee growth is therefore our priority, and we demonstrate the appreciation of our people by providing them with opportunities to grow and new challenges both through internal promotion and international mobility.

At Fime, we are constantly evolving and moving forward together thanks to our values :

• Enable our customers.
• Support each other.

Your skills and your differences will be our greatest assets. Join Fime and make a difference!

Making innovation possible.

Making the world better.

Mission :

As an USA Accountant, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, manage cash flow, oversee closures, and support invoicing and tax processes. Working within our international finance team, you will help maintain compliance and efficiency in a dynamic global environment.

ACTIVITIES

General Accounting and Closures

• Recording and verifying end-of-month entries
• Performing intercompany reconciliations (intercos)
• Monitoring and justifying accounts
• Participating in monthly and annual closing processes

Cash Management

• Managing daily cash flow
• Preparing cash forecasts
• Executing and monitoring bank transfers

System migration

• Data transfer between ERP and data validation
• Communicate issues and share insights
• Monitor transactions in the new ERP and make adjustments

Invoicing and Tax Declarations

• Issuing invoices (royalties, management fees, visas, miscellaneous fees)
• Potentially assisting with tax declarations (e.g., federal and state taxes, sales tax)

JOB EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent (e.g., Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA)
• 2 to 5 years of experience in general accounting
• Basic understanding of US / Canada accounting and tax
• Experience in an international group is an advantage (e.g. Intercompany transactions in multi-currencies)
• Experience in system migration would be a plus

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Proficiency in accounting software and tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems) - NetSuite experience is a great advantage
• Ability to handle common tax declarations (e.g., federal and state taxes, sales tax)
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Analytical and synthesis skills
• Responsiveness and autonomy
• Good interpersonal skills and team spirit

Contract : 6 months fixed term contract, full time

Starting at the latest : ASAP

Location : Montreal, Canada

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Job function

Accounting / Auditing

IT Services and IT Consulting

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