Software, Enterprise Software, Sustainability, ESG, SaaS

Accounting Specialist

Montreal, QCOnsiteFull TimePosted 3 days ago

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Required skills

accounts payable
accounts receivable
vendor payments
customer invoicing
collections
bank reconciliations
general accounting
month-end close
sales tax
Excel

Nice to have

multi-entity environment
HST
QDT
PST
audit requests
automation

Role summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to manage daily accounts payable, accounts receivable, and operational accounting across multiple entities. This hands-on role requires meticulous attention to detail and comfort managing the full AP/AR cycle independently. Responsibilities include vendor payments, customer invoicing, collections, bank reconciliations, and supporting month-end close. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping, AP, or AR experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with payment platforms like Float. Experience in a multi-entity environment and with sales tax compliance is preferred. This role offers flexible schedules, stock options, and comprehensive health benefits within a well-financed, early-stage ESG data management software company.

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Accounting Specialist to take ownership of our day-to-day accounts payable, accounts receivable and operational accounting activities across multiple entities.

This is a highly operational role suited to someone who enjoys the details of accounting, takes pride in keeping financial records accurate and organized, and is comfortable independently managing the full AP and AR cycle.

Reporting to the Controller, you will be responsible for vendor payments, customer invoicing, collections, bank reconciliations and supporting general accounting activities. You will also work closely with the Senior Accountant to ensure a smooth month-end close process and maintain efficient accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

Own the end-to-end AP process, from invoice receipt and coding through approvals, payment processing and reconciliation

Manage the shared accounting inbox, respond to vendor queries and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies

Prepare and execute semi-monthly vendor payment runs through Float and banking platforms

Review employee expense submissions and prepare reimbursement summaries for payroll processing

Monitor outstanding payables and proactively manage upcoming payment obligations

Accounts Receivable

Own the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including customer invoicing, payment tracking, collections and reconciliations

Maintain accurate customer billing records and ensure invoices are issued in accordance with contractual terms and billing schedules

Manage customer billing portals and related admin requirements

Monitor AR aging and proactively follow up on overdue invoices to support timely collections

Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues and outstanding customer balances

General Accounting & Compliance

Perform daily bank reconciliations across multiple entities and investigate outstanding transactions

Prepare and file sales tax returns

Support month-end close activities, including AP, AR reconciliations

Identify opportunities to improve and automate AP/AR workflows to reduce manual processing

Assist with audit requests and other general accounting tasks as needed

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in bookkeeping, AP, AR or operational accounting roles

Demonstrated experience managing both AP and AR processes

Experience with payment and expense management platforms, such as Float is an asset

Experience in a multi-entity environment is strongly preferred.

Familiarly with sales tax compliance (HST, QDT, PST) is an asset

Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial data

Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to manage recurring deadlines

What we offer:

Join an early-stage, well-financed company

Advance Novisto’s purpose of contributing to the sustainability of the economy, environment, and society by empowering companies to make better decisions and disclosures through our ESG data management software

Contribute your knowledge and insights to increase awareness and knowledge of sustainability

Flexible schedules

Stock option plan

Generous health benefits (100% Insurance coverage & access to Dialogue's telemedicine app)

4 weeks of vacation

Stock option plan

If you prefer to work at the office, we have a beautiful office in Old Montreal, close to downtown and steps away from a metro (subway) station

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