Accounting Assistant Controller

Ideal Can; Saint-Apollinaire; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Job summary

Ideal Can is seeking an Accounting Assistant Controller to support our finance team in Saint-Apollinaire, QC. This full-time permanent role involves managing the accounting cycle, month-end closings, and financial statement preparation.

The successful candidate holds a DEC in Accounting and Management, has at least 5 years of relevant experience, is fluent in French with intermediate English, and excels at accuracy, organization, and prioritization.

Qualifications

• DEC in Accounting and Management required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Perform full accounting cycle, including monthly and annual closings.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and analyze variances.
• Prepare GST/QST, CNESST, CNT reports and tax slips.
• Prepare journal entries (group insurance, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses).
• Manage transactional accounting team.
• Monitor sub-ledgers (inventory, AR, AP).
• Ensure month-end follow-up and invoice reconciliation.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

French fluency

English communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Autonomy

Analytical mindset

Prioritization

Education

DEC in Accounting and Management

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft 365

Accounting software

Job description

Careers / Accounting Assistant Controller

Finance & Administration

Accounting Assistant Controller

Saint-Apollinaire, QC

Full-time

Full-time permanent position – day schedule

Ideal Can is looking for an Accounting Assistant Controller to support our teams and lead various finance-related initiatives across the company.

This position directly contributes to the company’s financial and organizational performance by ensuring accurate and rigorous financial information management, supporting accounting processes, and contributing to informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the full accounting cycle, including monthly and annual closings;
• Prepare monthly financial statements and analyze variances;
• Prepare GST/QST, CNESST, CNT reports, as well as tax slips and forms;
• Prepare accounting journal entries (group insurance, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses);
• Manage the transactional accounting team;
• Monitor sub-ledgers, including inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable;
• Ensure proper month-end follow-up and invoice reconciliation;
• Perform various tasks specific to the accounting department;
• Perform any other related duties as required.

What We’re Looking For

• DEC in Accounting and Management;
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (strong asset);
• Proficiency in MS Office, with knowledge of Microsoft 365 and accounting software;
• Excellent written and spoken French;
• Intermediate English;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Excellent organizational skills, autonomy, analytical mindset, and attention to detail;
• Ability to manage priorities effectively and adapt to a variety of tasks;
• Open-minded, flexible, positive, and results-oriented attitude.

About The Position

• Permanent position
• Full-time, day shift – 40 hours/week
• Location: On-site at 290 Laurier Street, Saint-Apollinaire, Quebec
• Salary: To be discussed based on experience
• Insurance