Accounting Specialist

H2O.ai; Canada; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly culture

Flexible working environment

Career growth

Job summary

H2O.ai is seeking a hands-on Accounting Specialist to join our growing finance team, focusing on accounts payable, travel & expense, cash management, and month-end close in a fast-paced AI software environment.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of general accounting experience, with proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP S/4Hana), and procure-to-pay tools like Bill.com or Ramp. Strong US GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and cross-functional collaboration are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-5 years of general accounting experience, preferably in the software or technology industry.
• Experience in ERP systems, such as NetSuite, SAP S/4Hana (Cloud), Campfire, Rillet and procure-to-pay systems, such as Bill.com or Ramp.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and a solid understanding of core accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, etc.) and comfort with cloud-based financial tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounts payable process, including invoice entry, approval workflows, and timely payments using systems, such as Bill.com.
• Support the travel & expense process in Navan, helping to enforce our travel and expense policies, and perform the reconciliations for the associated Navan liability accounts in ERP systems.
• Manage cash activity, including uploading bank statements, cash match and bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations for various accounts related to accounts payable and cash.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and assist with 1099 reporting.
• Partner with internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Sales, FP&A, People Ops) to ensure accurate classification of expenses and timely processing of invoices.
• Contribute to cash management and forecasting with timely data management.
• Help implement and maintain strong internal controls and accounting best practices.
• Assist with financial audits and compliance initiatives as required.
• Identify and support automation opportunities and system improvements to scale accounting operations.

Skills

General accounting

Accounts payable

Financial reporting

Cash management

Excel (Advanced)

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

SAP S/4Hana (Cloud)

Campfire

Rillet

Bill.com

Ramp

Job description

H2O.ai is on a mission to democratize AI for Good. As the world’s leading agentic AI company, H2O.ai converges Generative and Predictive AI to help enterprises and public sector agencies develop purpose-built Agents, SLMs, and solutions on their private data. With a focus on secure, compliant, and infrastructure-flexible Sovereign AI deployments, H2O.ai delivers solutions that align with the highest standards of data privacy and control. Its open-source technology is trusted by over 20,000 organizations worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 500. H2O.ai powers AI transformation for companies like AT&T, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Workday, Progressive Insurance, and NIH. For more information, visit www.h2o.ai.

About This Opportunity

We are looking for a hands-on, detailed Accounting Specialist to join our growing finance and accounting team reporting to our Senior Accounting Manager. The ideal candidate is excited to work with ERP systems, procurement, payables systems, the General Ledger (GL), and reconciliations and thrives in a fast-paced, scaling AI software/technology environment.

This role will play a critical part in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, travel & expense, cash management, prepaids, and accruals, while helping to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency.

What You Will Do

• Support the accounts payable process, including invoice entry, approval workflows, and timely payments using systems, such as Bill.com.
• Support the travel & expense process in Navan, helping to enforce our travel and expense policies, and perform the reconciliations for the associated Navan liability accounts in ERP systems.
• Manage cash activity, including uploading bank statements, cash match and bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations for various accounts related to accounts payable and cash.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and assist with 1099 reporting.
• Partner with internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Sales, FP&A, People Ops) to ensure accurate classification of expenses and timely processing of invoices.
• Contribute to cash management and forecasting with timely data management.
• Help implement and maintain strong internal controls and accounting best practices.
• Assist with financial audits and compliance initiatives as required.
• Identify and support automation opportunities and system improvements to scale accounting operations.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-5 years of general accounting experience, preferably in the software or technology industry.
• Experience in ERP systems, such as NetSuite, SAP S/4Hana (Cloud), Campfire, Rillet and procure-to-pay systems, such as Bill.com or Ramp.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and a solid understanding of core accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills (such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, etc.) and comfort with cloud-based financial tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative environment.

How to Stand Out From the Crowd

• Experience with multi-entity or international operations.
• CPA or CPA-track is a plus.
• Experience with financial automation or ERP optimization projects.
• SaaS (Software as a Service) experience
• Experience with monthly balance sheet and income statement flux analysis
• Prior experience with T&E systems, such as Navan, Expensify, or Concur

Why H2O.ai?

• Market leader in total rewards
• Remote-friendly culture
• Flexible working environment
• Be part of a world-class team
• Career growth

The base salary for this role ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 CAD. Compensation is determined based on several factors, including skills, experience, job scope, location, and relevant market compensation data.

H2O.ai is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status or any other legally protected basis.

H2O.ai is an innovative AI cloud platform company, leading the mission to democratize AI for everyone. Thousands of organizations from all over the world have used our cutting-edge technology across a variety of industries. We've made it easy for people at all levels to generate breakthrough solutions to complex business problems and advance the discovery of new ideas and revenue streams. We push the boundaries of what is possible with artificial intelligence.

H2O.ai employs the world's top Kaggle Grandmasters, the community of best-in-the-world machine learning practitioners and data scientists. A strong AI for Good ethos and responsible AI drive the company’s purpose.

Please visit www.H2O.ai to learn more.