Staff Accountant

1QBit; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven company in Quebec is seeking a Staff Accountant to handle accounts payable, payroll, and financial close processes. Ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals, this role offers broad responsibilities and learning opportunities in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have 1-2 years of accounting experience, a relevant degree, and skills in Excel and accounting software. Preference for bilingual candidates.

Qualifications

• One to two years of full cycle accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Openness to adopting new systems and automating processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable processes including payments.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for staff and contract workers.
• Support month-end closing tasks and assist with audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to multitask

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Accounting certificate, diploma, or bachelor’s degree

Tools

Sage Intacct

Rise payroll system

Nexonia

Job description

Your Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Staff Accountant is a hands-on role that will significantly impact 1QBit's finance function. This role is responsible for managing accounts payable, payroll, and periodic financial close processes to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger and compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will have one to two years of full cycle accounting experience, seeking a role with broad responsibilities, learning opportunities, and an entrepreneurial environment. We seek a positive, organized, and motivated individual capable of working independently and collaboratively.

Who this role is for :

• Recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to gain comprehensive business experience with mentorship from company leaders.

What You’ll Do

1. Manage accounts payable, including invoice receipt, approval coordination, entry preparation, vendor setup, and payments.
2. Oversee credit card processes, reviewing statements, supporting documents, data uploads, and payments.
3. Process bi-weekly payroll for staff and contract workers using Rise payroll system.
4. Handle WCB, EHT, and payroll remittance calculations and reporting.
5. Support month-end closing, including journal entries and reconciliations.
6. Assist with year-end audits by preparing working papers and responding to auditor inquiries.
7. Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

What You’ll Bring

Required :

• Accounting certificate, diploma, or bachelor’s degree
• One to two years of full cycle accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Rise, and/or Nexonia is a plus
• Openness to adopting new systems and automating processes
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Excel
• Analytical skills and business acumen
• Preference for bilingual candidates residing in Quebec