Inovia Capital is searching for a dynamic and motivated Accounting Associate to join our Corporate Operations team in Montreal; someone who is ready to get involved in performing day-to-day corporate accounting. This team member will work closely with a small team, reporting to the Controller, in a collaborative environment with evolving duties in order to meet team deadlines and goals.

CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will demonstrate competence in the following technical areas:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Knowledge of Accounting Standards
• Ability to understand legal documents and multi-entity corporate structures are an asset
• Bilingual (French/English)

At Inovia, the “how” we do things is as important as the “what” we do. As such, the ideal candidate will also demonstrate competence in the following areas:

• Well-organized with ability to prioritize tasks, with a sharp focus on detail
• Ability to adapt to new tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to communicate succinctly with Leadership
• Ability to work autonomously under limited supervision
• Team collaboration

EXPERIENCE

• We are looking for a candidate with experience in the following areas:
• At least 2-3 years of experience in Accounting
• Experience using Netsuite is an asset
• Familiarity with Venture Capital and/or Private Equity is a strong asset
• Familiarity with various online business banking platforms and electronic payments
• Experience in a multi-currency environment

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• Subject Matter Expert in Corporate Accounting and related accounting system
• Prepare recurring, non-recurring and closing journal entries and reconciliations, including inter-company transactions and multi-currency transactions
• Update accounting records for the receivable and payable cycles and coordinate with treasury
• Prepare and process GST/QST/HST/VAT filing
• Support annual tax filing process
• Prepare timely and accurate Corporate financial statements and documentation