Accounting Analyst

Socket.dev; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Socket.dev in Montreal is seeking an Accounting Analyst to join the Finance & Accounting team. You will manage accounting operations, invoicing, reconciliations, and analysis to ensure accurate financial information.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable handling financial data, accounting systems, and multiple deadlines, with 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience and a degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a broader Finance team.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and maintain account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.
• Support the Finance team with reporting, audits, and other accounting-related projects.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and documentation.
• Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation as required.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve accounting and financial issues.
• Perform bank reconciliations and post incoming payments/transactions accurately and timely.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate payment discrepancies.
• Assist with collections activities and communicate professionally with customers regarding outstanding balances.
• Assist with monthly accounts receivable reconciliations and reporting.
• Ensure invoices and payment documentation are properly filed and maintained.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and other accounting-related duties as required.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Accounting/ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Accounting Analyst to join our Finance & Accounting team. The Accounting Analyst will be responsible for accounting operations, invoicing, billing, reconciliations, and analysis while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable working with financial data, accounting systems, and multiple deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and maintain account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.
• Support the Finance team with reporting, audits, and other accounting-related projects.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and documentation.
• Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation as required.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve accounting and financial issues.
• Perform bank reconciliations and post incoming payments/transactions accurately and timely.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate payment discrepancies.
• Assist with collections activities and communicate professionally with customers regarding outstanding balances.
• Assist with monthly accounts receivable reconciliations and reporting.
• Ensure invoices and payment documentation are properly filed and maintained.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and other accounting-related duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 2-4 years of relevant accounting or financial analysis experience.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.

• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a broader Finance team.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.