Staff Accountant

Summary

Join CellCarta, a Contract Research Organization, as a Staff Accountant and contribute to the preparation of monthly financial statements. Collaborate with the Accounting Department team on month-end close responsibilities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals. Generate business and operational reports, prepare weekly cash flow tables, and assist with auditor requests. You will also participate in the year-end audit and occasionally support Accounts Payable and Billing. This remote position, based in Montreal or surrounding areas, offers competitive wages and a wide range of benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Accounting required
• 2 to 3 years of experience in accounting or finance within a medium-sized company
• Experience with the full month-end cycle
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Strong Excel skills (SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Excellent level of English (written and spoken)
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Self-motivated with strong initiative and a proven track record of meeting deadlines
• Proactive in problem-solving
• Comfortable with constant change
• Team player with a collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end close responsibilities (preparing journal entries, bank reconciliations, various accruals, depreciation, and amortization)
• Participate in the month-end process by generating various business and operational reports
• Prepare weekly cash flow tables
• Assist with auditor requests
• Research and respond to ad hoc information requests
• Participate in and assist with the preparation of the year-end audit file
• Occasionally support the Accounts Payable and Billing departments with month-end tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation is a strong asset
• Experience with financial systems (MS Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus)
• Experience in financial reporting is a plus
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus
• Good level of French (written and spoken) is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Vacation and Personal Days
• Comprehensive Group Insurance Plans
• RRSP Contribution with Employer Matching
• Employee Annual Incentive Plan (EAIP)
• Dialogue Telemedicine Service and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• OPUS & Cie Contribution
• Parking Reimbursement
• Referral Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities