Mistplay

Junior Accounting Analyst I

Mistplay

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: MontrealCanada

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Salary

💰 CA$50,000 - CA$75,000 per year

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About the role

  • Assist in month-end closing activities, review categorization of credit card expenses, support bank reconciliations, and preparation of journal entries.
  • Drive AR collections efforts through strategic customer follow-ups and close collaboration with Account Managers to ensure timely resolution of overdue accounts.
  • Collaborate with the team on preparing annual audit requests and liaising with external auditors.
  • Prepare monthly sales tax returns and perform related account reconciliations.
  • Analyze spending patterns and exercise professional judgment to identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for improved spend control.
  • Assist in conducting month-over-month variance analysis and providing commentary.
  • Assist with process documentation and optimize current financial processes and software, specifically focusing on NetSuite functionality.
  • Report on fixed asset management in NetSuite, including the analysis of additions and disposals.
  • Participate in the testing and validation of system enhancements, upgrades, or new modules within NetSuite to ensure financial data integrity.
  • Support the finance team with project management and ad-hoc financial analysis.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 1-2 years of experience in an accounting or finance role, with exposure to month-end close activities, accounts payable, or accounts receivable.
  • Foundational knowledge of month-end closing, spending pattern analysis, and cost-saving identification.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems, specifically NetSuite, and advanced spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
  • Familiarity with accounting softwares like Float, Panax, and TravelPerk.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proactiveness and initiative in identifying process optimizations and spend control improvements.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with Account Managers and external auditors.
  • Accountability and professional judgment in managing financial data and documentation.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
  • Team lunches
  • Game nights
  • Company-wide events
  • And more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
month-end closingbank reconciliationsjournal entriesAR collectionsvariance analysiscost-saving identificationfinancial analysisfixed asset managementprocess documentationspending pattern analysis
Soft Skills
analytical thinkingproblem-solvingattention to detailproactivenessinitiativecommunicationcollaborationaccountabilityprofessional judgmenttime management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in Finance