Accounting Specialist

About Us:

Summit EHSQ Inc. is a Professional Services & Managed Services Provider (MSP) enabling organizations to leverage technology to drive their Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality Management programs.

We work with organizations to implement technology solutions, with a focus on the Intelex suite of products, leveraging our 20+ years of combined experience in supporting a host of diverse global brands.

Our work is challenging, meaningful and positively contributes to building a safer, more sustainable future. At Summit our values include Trust, Empathy, Teamwork and Client Centricity. These values guide who we are, how we work with each other and what we stand for.

Role Description

We’re looking for a dedicated Accounting Specialist to support our financial operations. This standalone role will report to one of Summit’s co-founders, with support provided from a fractional Chief Financial Officer. This role is perfect for a conscientious and friendly professional who enjoys taking initiative and will take ownership of project billings and support accounts payable and payroll processing. The ideal candidate will influence operational improvements and support the implementation of solutions to automate and enhance the department's capabilities.

Core Responsibilities

• Create and send/submit invoices as dictated by each customer’s requirements.
• Coordinate with other team members to ensure the accuracy of billing information.
• Handle client inquiries and follow up on any issues relating to the billing process.
• Track payment processing, proactively follow up on overdue accounts and escalate as needed.
• Maintain meticulous records and resolve any discrepancies and payment processing issues.
• Support payroll and accounts payable processing.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to financial policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in business administration, accounting, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years of work experience in accounting or bookkeeping
• Working knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong time management, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong customer service skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment.

What Summit Offers

• Competitive salary with annual bonus.
• Strong onboarding support and mentorship from a seasoned fractional CFO.
• A role with significant responsibility and autonomy to help shape the financial practices and direction of the company.
• Outsized benefits that align with our values:
• 100% Health and Dental coverage, 5% RSP matching, and Health Spending Account
• 3 weeks of paid annual vacation, 5 paid personal days per year, summer hours and holiday time.
• 17 weeks of Parental Leave top up pay to 100% for all new parents
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 8 weeks
• Professional development stipend
• Employee referral bonus
• Most of all a great culture that hires, promotes and rewards based on its Mission and Values, with quarterly All Hands meetings, social events, celebrations and much more!