Accountant

At FPInnovations, we don't just offer jobs, we offer career opportunities that will allow you to significantly contribute to the Canadian forest industry. We rely on the outstanding expertise of our employees to support our member companies and the industry.

You can look forward to:

• An organization focused on agility and innovation
• Working with dedicated and passionate people
• Support in achieving your professional goals
• Hybrid telework policy
• Monday to Friday work week with flexible scheduling options
• Access to a full selection of extended benefits and vacation eligibility from day one
• Flexible retirement investment plan with employer and employee contributions (Up to 7% from the employer)
• 14.5 paid statutory days
• Salary top-up for parental leaves

WORK LOCATION :

Pointe-Claire, QC

Description

In alignment with our values of collaboration and integrity, we are looking for a positive and energetic Accountant to support the success of our organization. This position reports to the Finance Director and offers a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities/Challenges:

• Validate T&C for revenue contracts; set-up revenue contracts and financial projects in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP); coordination of invoicing; preparation of government claims;
• Reconcile general ledger accounts;
• Participate in forecasting and budgeting process;
• Participate in month-end processes;
• Active participation in year-end audit process;
• Validation and documentation of internal controls, improvements implementation;
• Be involved in streamlining and improving processes;
• Execute electronic funds transfer (EFT) runs and wire payments as per the schedule (back-up role);
• Prepare and remit sales taxes (back-up role);
• Other ad-hoc tasks;
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external

stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• University Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field;
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience;
• Professional accounting designation or in the process of obtaining it (CPA);
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles;
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as Netsuite (an important asset);
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookup);
• Documentation of process experience;

Skills:

• Highly oriented towards Teamwork
• Fluency in French and fluency in English (spoken and written) is required for collaboration with our teams and member companies located across Canada;
• Interest and capability for software use;
• Exceptional organization and time management;
• Exhibits leadership and problem-solving qualities.

FPInnovations respects equal opportunities in employment.