Accountant

Longbow Advantage • Full-time • Montreal, QC, CA • 5m ago

AccountantLongbow Advantage is an end-to-end warehousing strategy company that leverages real-time data to manage people, processes, and warehouses through The Rebus® Platform, and WMS consulting services purpose-built to expand and enhance warehouse technologies.

We take a holistic approach to warehousing strategy, understanding that technology is only one piece in the solution process. Our warehouse experts work with customers to understand challenges and goals, developing a recommendation that’s aligned to the customer’s business objectives and supply chain initiatives.

What to expect
As part of the Finance & Accounting team, the Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day transactions, including accounts payable and general ledger maintenance and acting as backup for payroll and accounts receivable.

Their primary responsibility is ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting under the supervision of the Controller.
With an appetite for working smart instead of working hard, the Accountant will play a supporting role in the optimization of the ERP, and establish themselves as the ERP superuser.
We are looking for someone who enjoys making sense out of chaos, works well with others, and has an attention to detail and orderliness. Coaching and career development are available to candidates who wish to use this role as a launch pad to more senior Accounting and Finance positions.

This position is based in Montreal and is hybrid, working in the Longbow office two days a week.

Once you join our team, you will be responsible for…

50%: Maintenance of Accounting cycle (including tax filings)

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records by recording transactions in the general ledger.
Prepare journal entries for routine financial transactions.
Reconcile and post entries for prepaids, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger accounts.
Reconcile bank statements to the general ledger; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Prepare and maintain balance sheets to ensure accuracy of financial position; identify and address discrepancies.
Prepare regular (sales, VAT) tax filings.

15%: Quarterly & Year-end activities

Assists in preparing financial statements (standalone & consolidated)
Transfer pricing: management fees & royalties
Primary point of contact of YE audit
Prepares tax documentation for the income tax return preparation by 3^rd party

15%: Cost analysis

Generate and distribute monthly departmental reports (actuals to budget, variance analysis) to relevant stakeholders.
Monthly analysis on credit card spend

20%: Ad-hoc projects

Assist the Controller in various projects, including but not limited to:
Testing and implementing the Accounting module improvements, supported by Gurus and the Controller
Complete trainings so as to be Netsuite & Expensify superuser
Follows procedures for timely month-end close in 5 days or less
Ad hoc analysis and reporting

Skills & Experience Needed

3 years experience in finance industry required
B.Comm, Major in Accountancy a requirement; working towards a CPA designation a plus
Experience in a fast-paced environment like start-ups
Experience with ERPs (preferably Netsuite) and proficient in Excel
Experience in multi-companies, multi-currencies & multi-countries organization
Knowledge of the accounting standards for private enterprises (ASPE)
Demonstrated track-record in customer service and team-work

Salary:

$70,000k + 5% bonus

Why Join Longbow?

Supportive work environment
Work/life balance
Competitive Salary
4-weeks of paid vacation
6 paid sick days, 2 paid personal days per year
Excellent health and dental benefits, eligible as of your first day!
Group RRSP/401k Matching
Work from Home

Longbow Advantage is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are not able to assist with relocation or work permit applications for this role.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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