Accounting & HR Generalist

Company: Parts Avatar

Location: Downtown Montreal, Quebec (Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Employment Type: Full-time

About Parts Avatar

Parts Avatar approaches the entire automotive repair and aftermarket industry through a rigorous scientific and technological lens, positioning our e-commerce platform as just one core solution alongside a broader ecosystem of engineering innovations. We operate fundamentally as a technology enterprise, powering our mission through completely distinct, highly specialized Software Engineering and Data Science teams. These separate units dedicate themselves to mastering complex industrial, supply chain, and operational challenges, collaborating to pioneer smart, data-driven solutions that optimize workflows and completely redefine the automotive landscape. Join our growing team in a dynamic, deeply analytical, and innovative environment!

Job Summary

We're looking for a bilingual, detail-oriented, versatile professional to join our team as an Accounting & HR Generalist. This is a hybrid position for someone comfortable moving between the numbers side of the business and the people side, handling day-to-day bookkeeping and financial tasks while also supporting recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and employee relations. It's a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a small-team environment, and wants broad exposure across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting

Process accounts payable and accounts receivable

Reconcile bank and credit card statements

Assist with payroll processing and ensure accuracy of hours, deductions, and benefits.

Support month-end and year-end close processes

Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger entries

Prepare basic financial reports and assist with budget tracking

Ensure compliance with tax filing deadlines and support external accountant/auditor requests

HR & Payroll

Manage full-cycle recruiting for open roles: posting jobs, screening candidates, scheduling interviews.

Coordinate new hire onboarding, paperwork, and orientation

Process payroll each pay cycle, including hours, overtime, deductions, and off-cycle/bonus runs

Set up new hires in the payroll/HRIS system and manage TD1 (federal and provincial) forms, direct deposit, and other onboarding paperwork

Ensure payroll compliance with federal and Quebec labour standards and wage laws

Handle wage garnishments, source deductions/remittances, and year-end forms (T4, Relevé 1/RL-1s) in coordination with accounting

Administer employee benefits enrollment and respond to employee questions

Maintain personnel files and ensure compliance with employment laws and record-keeping requirements

Support performance review cycles and employee relations issues

Help develop and update HR policies and the employee handbook

Track PTO, attendance, and other HR-related data

Serve as the main point of contact for employee payroll inquiries

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification from the National Payroll Institute (or actively working toward it) is an asset.

CPA, CRHA designation, or equivalent accounting/HR certification (or working toward one) is an asset.

Technical Skills

1-3 years of combined experience across accounting/bookkeeping and HR/payroll (we're open to strong candidates on either end of that range).

Strong numerical aptitude and comfort working with accounts, ledgers, and financial data on a daily basis.

Hands-on experience with Canadian year-end payroll, including T4 and Relevé 1 (RL-1) preparation and verification.

Experience with accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of labour standards in Quebec.

In-depth knowledge of Canadian labour laws and human resources regulations.

Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and HRIS/payroll platforms (e.g., Nethris, Rippling, ADP, BambooHR).

Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the discretion to handle confidential information.

Soft Skills

Close attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Ability to take initiative, work independently, and collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team.

Excellent multitasking capabilities across two distinct functions.

Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a growing company, where priorities and tasks can shift as the business evolves.

Curiosity and a strong desire to learn and grow.

Work Authorization

Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Language Requirements

Bilingualism (French and English) is essential, both written and spoken.

Benefits

Competitive salary.

Performance bonus.

Comprehensive insurance plan.

Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days work from home).

Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing e-commerce leader.

Collaborative and supportive team environment.