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Accountant

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 2–3 years of accounting experience spanning month-end close, reconciliations, and general accounting processes
  • Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  • Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite an asset)
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules for an accurate, timely month-end close
  • Prepare and own balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accounts are complete, accurate, and review-ready
  • Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including audit requests and documentation
  • Drive ongoing improvements to accounting processes and systems

Key facts

  • Remote from: Canada
  • Full time
  • Mid-level (2-5 years)
  • English

Other skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management

About the company

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Trapeze Group

We deliver integrated technology that spans your transit agency. Empowering you to move your communities is our #1 priority. We have been doing this for three decades by pioneering technology that is inclusive and reliable. We help you drive operational excellence and achieve your goals in safety and rider satisfaction. We understand your business and your riders. With useable tools that enhance their experience backed by powerful platforms and a focus on data management, we help you to retain riders and attract new ones. With our depth and breadth of experience focused solely on the transit industry, we are perfectly positioned to continue to anticipate what's on the horizon for transit, while delivering the integrated technology you need to thrive today. For more than 30 years we have been "here for the journey"​, evolving with our public transport customers around the world helping them to move people from point A to Z and everywhere in between. We are proud to be a Modaxo company, and passionate about moving the world's people.

Company details

Company typeLarge
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Job Summary:

The General Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations that support accurate financial reporting and an efficient month-end close. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role helps maintain the integrity of the financial records while contributing across the full accounting cycle. It is a broad generalist role with exposure to a wide range of accounting activities, offering a strong foundation for growth within a high-performing finance team.

Job Description:

Position - Accountant

Job Profile - Individual Contributor

Location - Remote, Canada

Compensation Range

Minimum Rate

$ 60,000

Maximum Rate

$ 75,000

Business Unit - Workforce Management

Current Vacancy - Yes

This Job Posting is for a current vacancy within our organization.  AI tools will not be used at any stage of the screening, assessing or selection process.  Should you be interviewed for this role, you will be notified within 45 days of the status of your application.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Accounting

  • Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules for an accurate, timely month-end close
  • Prepare and own balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accounts are complete, accurate, and review-ready
  • Analyze account activity to identify and resolve variances or unusual items
  • Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including audit requests and documentation

Business Support

  • Review customer billings and support project accounting and reporting
  • Assist with payroll processing and related reconciliations
  • Perform cash and bank reconciliations review and monitor account activity
  • Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable aging, proactively identifying and escalating at-risk balances
  • Prepare indirect tax filings and other statutory reporting as needed
  • Contribute to intercompany and cross-functional accounting activities

Process Improvement

  • Drive ongoing improvements to accounting processes and systems
  • Identify and resolve process gaps or recurring issues alongside the Finance team
  • Help implement controls and efficiencies that improve accuracy and close timelines
  • Provide ad hoc analysis to support finance initiatives as needed

Qualifications

  • 2–3 years of accounting experience spanning month-end close, reconciliations, and general accounting processes
  • Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  • Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite an asset)
  • Exposure to indirect tax and/or multi-entity environments an asset
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Able to manage competing priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable using modern productivity tools, including AI assistants such as Claude or Copilot, to work more efficiently

What Success Looks Like

  • Month-end close activities are completed accurately and on schedule, with reconciliations prepared to a review-ready standard
  • Balance sheet accounts remain accurate, well-supported, and free of aged reconciling items
  • Working capital is actively monitored, with issues identified and addressed proactively
  • Increasing ownership is demonstrated over time, requiring less oversight while contributing to process improvements and operational excellence

Reasons You’ll Love Working Here

 

Health Benefits: Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options for you and your family. 

Financial Perks: Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Company Bonus Plan, Referral Bonus Program, Computer Purchase Plan, Discounts for home/auto insurance and more.

Work-life balance: Company-paid Holidays, Vacation, and Personal Time Off. Flexible working hours policy and remote work.

Professional Development: Employee education and development program that includes 100% tuition fees and book reimbursement (Some restrictions apply).

Employee Assistance: This program provides counseling and wellness services.

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings Available:

1

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