Senior Accountant, Accounting Services

MN Climate Innovation Finance Authority (MNCIFA); Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on addressing health challenges is looking for a Senior Accountant in Montreal. You will support financial close processes, manage accounting activities, and ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a background in accounting services, be proficient in English and French, and possess strong skills in SAP and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in accounting services.
• Proficient in both English and French.
• Experience with SAP considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the financial close process and prepare journal entries.
• Assist in external audit processes and provide documentation.
• Prepare annual Transparency reporting and present to management.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok .

Job Description

This position is primarily responsible for providing support with the financial close process, reporting to the Manager - Accounting Services. The Senior Accountant is expected to work closely with the FSS, BPO, COE and Manager to work through the financial close process to produce financial statements in accordance with AbbVie’s policies and procedures, US and CDN GAAP. Activities include, but not limited to :

Key responsibilities

• General accounting :

Participate in the financial close process; prepare accruals journal entries requisitions, general ledger reconciliations, reclassifications, and allocations, as well as variance analyses.

• Preparation of Transparency reporting on an annual basis and presenting reports to Management for approval and disclosure
• Approvals of Purchase Order Requisitions and Invoices
• To assist in the completion of the Sarbanes Oxley yearly documentation and testing requirements.
• To assist in the external audit process by providing testing support and documentation
• Intercompany billing preparation and approval
• Banking related activities including preparation of deposits, support with bank statements and clearing of open items
• Other activities :

Preparation of various government statistical reports.

Qualifications

Education / Experience required :

• Three-five years of experience in accounting services.
• Experience with SAP considered an asset.
• Very good knowledge of local GAAP, internal controls, SOX, and financial reporting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Very good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in both the English and the French language.

Essential skills and abilities

• Experience with SAP and other accounting systems preferred.
• Microsoft Office - intermediate to advanced level,
• Intermediate to advanced capabilities in accounting.
• Intermediate to advanced awareness of internal controls, including SOX.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

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