Bilingual Certified Accountant (CPA, CMA, CGA) – Maternity Leave with Possibility of Permanency

Job description

IO Solutions is looking for a full-time Bilingual (English and French) Certified Accountant (CPA, CMA, CGA, or equivalent) for its Finance Department as part of a maternity leave replacement. This position offers the possibility of long-term employment, depending on the company’s needs and the selected candidate’s performance. Under the supervision of the Finance Director, the Bilingual Certified Accountant is responsible for keeping financial records up to date and preparing various reports, processing business transactions and ensuring that the company’s daily accounting operations run accurately and efficiently.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A real opportunity to build a rewarding career through our Advancement Program
• Job stability and regular working hours
• The chance to meet new people and contribute positively to the work environment
• 100% reimbursement of public transit costs (metro, bus, commuter trains)
• A dynamic and welcoming work environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare expense reports
• Process intercompany invoices
• Update cash flow records, record bank transactions in the accounting system, and perform daily bank reconciliations
• Assist the Finance Director with cash flow forecasting
• Monitor accounts receivable, record and process sales invoices, and prepare detailed sales summary reports
• Track prepaid expenses and work-in-progress billing
• Maintain general ledger accounts:
  • Record journal entries
  • Update depreciation schedules and process related monthly adjustments
  • Organize and maintain asset acquisition records
  • Prepare and update financing documentation for company loans and credit facilities
  • Monitor accounts payable, record purchase invoices in the accounting system
  • Maintain monthly accrued expenses records
• Prepare vendor payments and send payment notifications to relevant parties
• Process monthly tax remittances and liaise with government agencies to verify outstanding balances
• Provide support to other departments as needed
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting or a related field
• Recognized accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CGA, or equivalent)
• Excellent proficiency in both English and French (written and spoken)
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Experience with SAGE 50 / Simply Accounting
• Professionalism and punctuality
• Strong sense of responsibility and initiative
• Organizational skills and discretion when handling sensitive financial data
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Interest in pursuing further studies in accounting
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus stability of employment
• Employee discounts with IO Solutions partners
• Dynamic and challenging work environment
• Career Advancement program