Senior Accountant

AY Talent; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected community center in Montreal is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage the accounting department and support other departments financially. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance/Business, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong bilingual communication skills in English and French. Proficiency in QuickBooks is essential, and experience with ActiveNet is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new technology.
• Ability to work independently and takes initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the accounting department.
• Work closely with all departments in financial matters.
• Manage budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Ensure compliance of audit and financial controls.
• Oversee preparation of donation tax receipts.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills in English

Communication skills in French

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Team player

Education

Degree in Finance/Business or related

Tools

QuickBooks

ActiveNet

Job description

One of Montreal’s oldest and most respected community centres is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team. This is a full‑time position in office in the Snowdon area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and supervise the accounting department
• Work closely with and support all departments in financial matters and internal compliance
• Manage budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Document and ensure compliance of audit, financial, operational and safety controls and procedures
• Troubleshoot in all aspects of accounting systems
• Oversee preparation and distribution of donation and other tax receipts
• Verify bank reconciliation
• Prepare year‑end files for auditors
• Other accounting related functions, as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Finance/Business or related
• 3 – 5 years experience in a similar role
• Experience with QuickBooks
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities
• Strong communication skills in English and French
• Ability to adapt to change
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new technology
• Ability to prevent problematic situations before they arise
• Strong attention to detail and great analytical skills
• Ability to work independently, resourceful, takes initiative, team player
• Experience with ActiveNet an asset

RESPONSIBILITÉS (FRANÇAIS)

• Gérer et superviser le département de comptabilité;
• Travailler en étroite collaboration avec tous les départements et leur offrir du support en matière de questions financières et de conformité interne;
• Gérer les budgets et les prévisions trimestrielles;
• Documenter et veiller à la conformité des contrôles et procédures d'audit, d’ordre financier, d’ordre opérationnel et de sécurité;
• Trouver des solutions en lien avec tous les aspects des systèmes comptables;
• Superviser la préparation et la distribution des dons et autres relevés d’impôt;
• Vérifier la conciliation bancaire;
• Préparer les dossiers de fin d'année pour les auditeurs;
• Effectuer d’autres tâches liées à la comptabilité lorsque requis.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES (FRANÇAIS)

• Diplôme en finances/affaires ou domaine connexe;
• 3 – 5 ans d’expérience dans un rôle similaire;
• Expérience avec QuickBooks;
• Fortes habiletés pour la résolution de problèmes;
• Solides aptitudes en communication, en français et en anglais;
• Habileté à s’adapter au changement;
• Solides compétences informatiques;
• Habileté à prévenir les situations problématiques et à éviter qu’elles ne s’aggravent;
• Grande attention aux détails et excellente capacité d’analyse;
• Capacité à travailler de façon autonome, débrouillardise, sens de l’initiative et esprit d’équipe;
• Expérience avec ActiveNet un atout.