Accounting Technician - Payroll and Payables

PixMob; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative event experience company in Montreal seeks an Accounting Technician focused on payroll and payables. Responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, managing payroll for Canadian and U.S. employees, and ensuring accurate accounting operations. The ideal candidate has a DEC in Accounting, 3-5 years of experience, and excellent Excel skills. This hybrid position requires strong communication and meticulous attention to detail. Join us in creating immersive experiences by managing financial processes effectively.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, including 1–2 years of experience processing payroll.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Rigor and meticulousness in managing transactions.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and ensure proper accounting operations.
• Validate special payroll payments and generate reports.
• Process Canadian and U.S. payroll in ADP system.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of Excel and the Office suite

Spoken and written bilingualism

Knowledge of ADP

Very good work organization

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

College Degree (DEC) in Accounting

Tools

ADP

Google Sheet

Job description

About PixMob

PixMob is one of the world’s leaders in creating immersive experiences for live events. You might have seen 60,000 people lighting up at the Super Bowl, or at a Coldplay concert. Our goal is to ignite collective joy for fans worldwide. We work with international artists, event organizers, sports teams and brands who care about creating unique & memorable experiences for their guests. PixMob is rooted in design and innovation. Alongside our customers, we reinvent immersive experiences through advanced wireless technologies engineered in-house, at our Montreal HQ. From rapid‑prototyping to mass‑manufacturing, we are fully vertically integrated to keep pushing the boundaries of the possible. We are leading the way with our sustainability efforts as we have been fighting against single‑use plastics. We focus our efforts on using recycled or plant‑based compostable materials and encouraging our clients to recycle our products. The culture at PixMob is one based on humility, relentlessness and cooperation. We operate in a competitive market and need to keep innovating to stay ahead. People who thrive have a deep curiosity to keep improving, learning and coaching others. Our clients are some of the most creative people in the industry and rightfully the most demanding.

Position

We are looking for an Accounting technician: Payroll and payables. Under the authority of the Corporate Controller and in close collaboration with them, the Payroll and Payables Technician is responsible for processing accounts payable (processing supplier invoices, preparing payments, coordinating with suppliers and internal departments) and employee salaries (calculating payroll, administering employee benefits, issuing tax slips in the ADP outsourcing system). This person is also responsible for payroll processing, which has two components: processing time and additional data, and analyzing payroll results for Canadian payroll, which is outsourced to ADP, and complete processing of U.S. payroll (time management, calculations if required, issuing tax slips, etc.). This role requires rigor, attention to detail, autonomy, and the ability to manage a large volume of transactions.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (~70% of time)

• Verify, record, and process supplier invoices.
• Ensure proper accounting of operations and make necessary corrections while respecting deadlines.
• Verify credit‑card transactions and ensure adequate accounting in the general ledger.
• Obtain necessary approvals before payments.
• Process payments (checks, transfers, etc.).
• Participate in the preparation of month‑end analyses.
• Collaborate on period‑end tasks (bank reconciliations, tax reports, and other period‑end related tasks).
• Collaborate on year‑end tasks.
• Collaborate with the controller on various special mandates and related tasks.

Payroll Administration (~30% of time)

Canadian payroll (120 employees)

• Ensure proper entry and approval of timesheets for Canadian payroll.
• Validate special payments such as expense accounts, per diems, commissions.
• Transfer information for external payroll processing.
• Generate various reports from the payroll system.

U.S. payroll (3 employees)

• Process payroll in the ADP system.

Qualifications

• College Degree (DEC) in Accounting.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, including 1–2 years of experience processing payroll.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and the Office suite.
• Knowledge of ADP and Google Sheet is an asset.
• Spoken and written bilingualism is essential.
• Team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Rigor, meticulousness.
• Very good work organization.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

Specifics

• Hybrid work model.
• Some periods in the year can require more time in terms of availability.

Language & Inclusivity

• The candidate must possess fluent proficiency in English communication skills as day‑to‑day business will be done with international clients, including but not limited to the US market / European Market / Asia Pacific / etc.
• Inclusivity is at the heart of our culture. We welcome and value candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Please note that our job posting uses simplified grammar to facilitate comprehension between languages, and is not meant to discriminate nor foster biases between gender identities. Join us in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered.

Thanks for showing interest in PixMob and this position. Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.