Our client, a well-established organization located in Burlington, is looking to add an Intermediate Accountant to their Finance team. This is a newly evolving opportunity designed for an accounting professional who can provide immediate support across billing, accounts receivable and collections, while gradually expanding into broader accounting, process improvement and Finance team responsibilities.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on, proactive accounting professional who enjoys solving problems, working collaboratively and taking ownership of their responsibilities.

Fluency in French and English is a must-have for this position. Strong spoken and written French is required, with Québécois French considered a strong preference.

Key Responsibilities

Billing, Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Provide additional support to the Billing team, including invoice preparation, processing and review.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, customer account issues and payment inquiries.
• Assist with accounts receivable reconciliations and ensure customer accounts are maintained accurately.
• Monitor customer accounts, aging reports and outstanding balances.
• Conduct professional follow-up with customers regarding overdue invoices and outstanding balances.
• Maintain accurate collection notes and account documentation.
• Escalate complex or aged accounts as appropriate and work with internal stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Assist with cash application and ensure customer payments are accurately applied.
• Review transactions and investigate discrepancies, ensuring issues are resolved promptly.
• Identify opportunities to improve billing, AR and collections processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized financial records and supporting documentation.
• Provide back-up coverage for key accounting responsibilities to support business continuity.

Accounting & Finance Support

As the successful candidate becomes established in the role, responsibilities will expand to include:

• Supporting month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries and analysis.
• Providing back-up support across various areas of the Finance function.
• Developing a strong understanding of Finance team processes and responsibilities.
• Supporting ad hoc reporting, analysis and special projects.
• Working collaboratively with Accounting, Billing, Collections and other internal departments.

Process Improvement & Growth

This role offers an opportunity to grow into a broader Finance position. Over time, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Proactively identify operational gaps, inefficiencies and opportunities for process improvement.
• Take ownership of projects and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Help streamline billing, collections and accounting processes.
• Support improvements to financial controls, reporting and systems.
• Take on additional responsibilities as the needs of the business evolve.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Fluency in French and English is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
• Québécois French is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with accounts receivable, billing and collections.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations and journal entries.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Proactive, self-directed and comfortable working in a role with evolving responsibilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• CPA designation is not required.

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