Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist / Senior Accounting Associate

Location: Laval - in the office 5 days/week

Employment Type: Full-Time

Our client is looking for a highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist / Senior Accounting Associate to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional with a strong foundation in day-to-day accounting and who is interested in developing toward a future Controller-level role .

The ideal candidate has several years of accounting experience, is highly proficient in Excel, learns quickly, takes ownership of their work, and is comfortable providing guidance and oversight to a junior employee.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily Accounts Receivable (AR) and manage Accounts Payable (AP)
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records
• Assist with account analysis and reconciliations
• Prepare Excel reports, schedules, and financial analysis
• Work closely with management and other departments as needed
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities as skills and experience develop

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on accounting experience
• Strong understanding of AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and journal entries
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organized with strong time-management skills
• Able to work independently and prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Quick learner who is willing to take on new responsibilities
• Comfortable overseeing and providing guidance to another employee
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Accounting diploma, degree, or equivalent practical experience is an asset

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is ambitious and career-minded , but who understands that becoming a Controller is a longer-term goal. This person should want to build a strong understanding of the business and gradually take on greater responsibility.

The right candidate will be someone who:

• Wants to grow professionally within accounting
• Has the potential to eventually progress into a Controller or senior accounting role
• Is eager to learn and develop new skills
• Takes initiative rather than waiting to be told what to do
• Is dependable, organized, and able to manage deadlines
• Enjoys improving processes and finding better ways to work
• Is confident enough to oversee a junior employee while remaining a team player

This is a growth-oriented position for someone who wants to build a long-term career in accounting and gradually take on more responsibility.