Staff Accountant

LedPax; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LedPax in Montreal seeks a Staff Accountant to own AR and AP cycles and grow into a Senior Accountant role. The position covers month-end close, inventory tracking, and taxation support, offering exposure to the full accounting cycle.

The role requires strong technical skills, ownership, and meticulous attention to detail. On-site at our Montreal office, with a growth-oriented path in accounting.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the full accounting cycle and annual review process.
• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of Canadian sales taxes (GST/HST/PST) and US Sales & Use tax, including filing.
• Experience working in Odoo (or a comparable ERP system).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate/advanced level, including VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and Pivot Tables.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of accounting experience covering AR/AP and general accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and send AR invoices to customers, confirming applicable taxes are correctly applied.
• Track advance customer payments and enter customer deposits.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Conduct invoice follow-ups and manage collections communications with customers.
• Support accounts payable processing and vendor reconciliations.
• Verify bank information for international vendors/payments.
• Enter payments into the bank portal for approval.
• Participate in meetings with Project Managers to align on billing and account status.
• Actively participate in the month-end close process.
• Track inventory monthly and review valuation reports.
• Lead periodic inventory count and reconciliation.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support the full accounting cycle and annual review.
• Confirm Canadian sales taxes are correct on AR invoicing and support filing.
• Assist with US tax compliance and filing.

Skills

Full accounting cycle

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

GST/HST/PST tax knowledge

Odoo/ERP experience

English communication

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Odoo / ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounting Department·Career path to Senior Accountant

Reports to: Controller

Location: 8255 Ave. Mountain Sights, Montreal, QC H4P 2B5 (on-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a well-rounded Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team in Montreal. This role begins with ownership of the accounts receivable and payable cycles and expands into broader accounting responsibilities—month-end close, inventory tracking, and taxation support—giving the right candidate exposure to the full accounting cycle. It is a growth position with a clear path to Senior Accountant for someone who demonstrates strong technical skills, ownership, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Payable

• Prepare and send AR invoices to customers, confirming applicable sales taxes (GST/HST/PST and US Sales & Use tax) are correctly applied
• Track advance customer payments and enter customer deposits
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Conduct invoice follow-ups and manage collections communications with customers
• Support accounts payable processing and vendor reconciliations
• Verify bank information for International vendors/payments
• Enter payments into the bank portal for approval
• Participate in meetings with Project Managers to align on billing and account status

General Accounting & Month-End

• Actively participate in the month-end close process
• Track inventory monthly: download the inventory valuation report at the start of each month, review additions and disposals during the period, and confirm costs are correctly assigned to each product
• Lead the periodic inventory count and reconciliation, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support the full accounting cycle and annual review

Taxation & Compliance

• Confirm Canadian sales taxes (GST/HST/PST) are correct on AR invoicing and support their filing
• Support US Sales & Use tax compliance and filing
• Assist with audit preparation and support the annual review

Administrative & Process

• Collect and maintain donation receipts and credit card confirmation documents
• Handle other accounting tasks that arise in the ordinary course of business

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Good understanding of the full accounting cycle and annual review process
• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations
• Knowledge of Canadian sales taxes (GST/HST/PST) and US Sales & Use tax, including filing
• Experience working in Odoo (or a comparable ERP system)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate/advanced level, including VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and Pivot Tables
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of accounting experience covering AR/AP and general accounting.

Preferred / Assets

• CPA designation or in progress
• Experience in inventory-based or manufacturing/distribution businesses

Language Requirements

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, for customer-facing and internal communication. French is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Self-directed and able to manage recurring deadlines