Accountant

B+H Architects; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

B+H Architects is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join their finance team in Toronto. The role involves managing accounts payable, supporting cash management, and ensuring compliance with company policies. This position offers growth opportunities in the accounting field and requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in accounting software.

Benefits

Employer paid Extended Health & Dental Benefit

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Fun studio events

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience with AP, AR, cash management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable process and vendor invoices.
• Assist with cash flow forecasts and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports related to AP and AR.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-Solving

Customer Service Focus

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

SAP

Job description

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This Opportunity :

B+H Architects is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accountant to join our finance team. This role will primarily oversee Accounts Payable (AP) processes while supporting Treasury and Accounting functions. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and adaptable team player with strong accounting skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. This role offers substantial growth opportunities within the accounting field, including upskilling in key areas.

As an Accountant, you will be responsible for :

Accounts Payable (AP) Management :

• Oversee the full accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures regarding payments and expenses.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare and process payment runs, ensuring all payments are accurately recorded.
• Credit card reconciliations and processing.
• Liaise with vendors to resolve inquiries and discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate AP records, filing systems, and data entry.

Accounts Receivable (AR) Management :

• Support in certain AR processes such as applying cash to invoices in the financial system.
• Work with Project Accountants to send AR statements and compile updates.

Cash and Treasury Management :

• Oversee daily cash management, including monitoring bank balances and ensuring adequate liquidity for operations.
• Assist in the preparation and management of cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure that all bank accounts are reconciled on a regular basis.
• Process and record all cash receipts and disbursements in accordance with company procedures.
• Support the treasury function by managing the organization’s cash position and funding requirements.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of cash flow reports, ensuring the availability of cash to meet business needs.
• Monitor and manage relationships with financial institutions, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.

Reporting and Compliance :

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports related to AP, AR, cash management, and treasury activities.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing required documentation and reports.

Process Improvement :

• Identify areas for process improvements within AP, AR, cash management, and treasury functions.
• Work with internal teams to implement streamlined processes and enhance efficiency.
• Assist in the development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.

Core Competencies & Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or equivalent preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with a focus on AP, AR, cash management, and treasury functions.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (experience with modeling a plus) and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team-oriented mindset.

Key Soft Skills :

• Adaptability : Ability to manage fluctuating workloads, including busy periods with ad-hoc requests.
• Customer Service Focus : Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Problem-Solving : Able to analyze complex issues, suggest solutions, and take proactive steps.

Additional Information :

• Work Environment : Hybrid role with flexibility to work remotely and in the office as needed. Expectation of some extended hours during peak periods.
• Growth Opportunities : The role offers opportunities to expand accounting skills, develop within the organization, and grow in various accounting functions.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT B+H

People represent our most valued asset. By investing in our employees, we are also investing in the ongoing success of our company. We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive, People First benefits package to promote health and wellness, enhance work / life balance and ensure long-term stability for our employees and their families.

• Hybrid work arrangements with a combination of working in our Toronto Studio and remotely.
• An excellent employer paid Extended Health & Dental Benefit, Life, and AD&D.
• You will be exposed to an open, continuous-learning environment where professional development and career progression is encouraged.
• You will work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit, and fun-loving team.
• And lots of fun studio events.

OUR FIRM

B+H is a global, award-winning, full-service design firm recognized for excellence in sustainable design, technical expertise and the delivery of complex, large-scale projects. A legacy of 70 years of design innovation and problem solving has endowed us with a depth of knowledge, skill and agility that benefits each client we serve, wherever they are in the world.

We are committed to delivering high-performance and sustainable communities, buildings and environments that exceed client expectations, contribute to human well-being, and enhance the health of our planet. We believe in the power of design to elevate people’s lives and we are committed to doing everything necessary to deliver environments that outperform our clients’ expectations, now and in the future.

Collaborating across ten studios in Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore & Ho Chi Minh City, B+H’s architects, interior designers, planners, landscape architects, organizational design specialists, experience designers, researchers, analysts, and brand strategists combine strategic thinking, bold design, and advanced technology with the creative human energy of an interdisciplinary, multi-generational team. B+H delivers strategic consulting and high-value design solutions that shape spaces, communities, and economies.

At B+H we push the limits of creativity by acknowledging the humanity in the creative process. We believe in letting things get a little messy while we let our minds explore the bounds of what’s possible. Once we’ve found something truly new, then we reassemble it into the clean, well-executed project our clients expect from us. Join us if you’re willing to try new things, to go bold, and to let the best idea win. If you’re willing to stretch yourself and you want to create something that’s never existed before, we want you.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at B+H. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. B+H is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Individual accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who meet required qualifications. Please advise us at any time during the recruitment process.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting / Auditing
• Industries : Architecture and Planning and Interior Design