Treasury Accountant

UAP inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tracti.on in Montreal is seeking a Treasury Accountant to join our finance team. The role focuses on daily treasury and bank accounting activities, collaborating with internal teams and financial partners.

You will manage banking transactions, reconciliations, and analyses, participate in audits and SOX controls, and help automate treasury processes. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, is fluent in French and English, and able to prioritize and work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Relevant experience in accounting, treasury, or financial operations.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and bank reconciliations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily treasury operations including inter-account transfers and payments.
• Record banking transactions and prepare journal entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations and related monthly reconciliations.
• Conduct complex reconciliations by analyzing data from various sources.
• Process and monitor electronic payments and bank transfers with proper approvals.
• Monitor outstanding checks and coordinate actions with stakeholders.
• Assist in opening/closing bank accounts as needed by operations.
• Maintain communication with financial institutions and service providers.
• Prepare consumption tax returns and support SOX controls.
• Contribute to treasury process improvements and automation.
• Manage equipment for payment processing and liaise with stores and providers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Multitasking

Excel proficiency

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Banking platforms

Excel

Job description

We are currently looking for a Treasury Accountant to join our finance team.

The person in this role will be actively involved in daily treasury and bank accounting activities. Key responsibilities will include handling various banking transactions, performing reconciliations, and conducting accounting analyses, while collaborating with internal teams, financial institutions, and various service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily treasury operations to meet the company’s operational needs, including preparing inter-account bank transfers, purchasing foreign currency, executing payments via banking platforms, handling tax installments, and issuing bank drafts.
• Record banking transactions from various banking interfaces and prepare the corresponding journal entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations and other monthly reconciliations related to check payments, bank transfers, electronic fund transfers, and payroll.
• Conduct complex bank reconciliations by integrating and analyzing data from various financial platforms and sources.
• Participate in the processing and monitoring of electronic payments and bank transfers, including the necessary authorization procedures.
• Monitor outstanding checks—identifying those that require cancellation or a stop-payment order—and coordinate the necessary actions with the relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in the opening and closing of bank accounts, as required by the company’s operational needs or corporate acquisitions.
• Maintain regular communication with financial institutions and service providers to follow up on requests and support company operations.
• Prepare consumption tax returns as part of the role’s responsibilities.
• Participate in financial audits and activities related to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) internal controls applicable to treasury operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the automation of treasury processes and tasks
• Manage and monitor equipment provided by external service providers for payment processing, while acting as a liaison between store locations and these service providers. Collaborate regularly with various stakeholders and colleagues across Canada.

Requirements

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field;
• Relevant experience in accounting, treasury, or financial operations;
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and bank reconciliations;
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and follow-up skills;
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and good organizational skills;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines;
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel;
• Bilingual (French and English), given the need to collaborate with various stakeholders across Canada.

About the division

Our head office is full of opportunities for professionals from a variety of sectors: information technology, human resources, accounting, sales and marketing, and distribution. If you would like to support our operational teams, take part in mapping the company’s course, or have an impact on the company’s future, a job at our head office or one of our regional offices is perfect for you!