Accounting Associate - Accounts Payable

Imperial Dade; Quebec; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Imperial Dade Canada is seeking a Staff Accountant in Saint-Laurent to process vendor invoices, manage accounts payable, and assist with month-end close. The role also analyzes general ledger accounts, prepares journal entries, and supports monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting to ensure timely and accurate financials.

The candidate will meet tax deadlines, communicate with internal stakeholders, and contribute to ad-hoc analyses as needed.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or accounting certification is required.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities are essential.
• Bilingual communication skills (English/French) are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and on time, ensuring tax compliance.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures.
• Prepare journal entries and assist in reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
• Support financial reporting deadlines and respond to ad-hoc inquiries.

Skills

Self-starter

Collaborative

Analytical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree or accounting certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Imperial Dade Canada is recruiting for a Staff Accountant in Saint‑Laurent. Under general supervision, the candidate will be responsible for processing vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all Accounts Payable, resolving pricing and quantity discrepancies, communicating with internal stakeholders and vendors, reconciling statements, and handling ad‑hoc requests. The role also analyzes general ledger accounts, prepares journal entries, and participates in month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close procedures. The position must meet all scheduled monthly financial reporting and sales tax deadlines and provide accurate and timely analysis and research as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all vendor invoices (including sales tax compliance).
• Adhere to company standards, procedures, and Delegation of Authority matrix.
• Research and resolve quantity or pricing variances, or other disputes and process credits as required.
• Assist with one or more general ledger accounts in assigned accounting area(s), including preparation of supporting schedules, appropriate journal entries and account reconciliation.
• Assist in the month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end close.
• Participate in other initiatives as assigned.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Self‑starter, results‑driven.
• Positive and professional demeanor.
• Fluently bilingual with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to interact effectively with various team members.
• Collaborative skills – works cooperatively across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Adapt well to change in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Undergraduate degree or accounting certification and 2 years of related work experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel) skills.

Working Conditions

• Indoor office environment.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Prolong periods of sitting and computer use.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and benefits available.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit based factors.