Accounting Associate

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 Responsibilities

• 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

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.

Inovia’s Core Values

To succeed at Inovia, regardless of the role, every individual is expected to live by the T.H.R.I.V.E. Framework of Core Values and Operating Beliefs:

Trust; Humility; Respect; Integrity; Vulnerability; Empathy;

• Purpose-Led Growth: We approach everything with profit and purpose in mind.
• Authenticity: We engage openly, with transparency and a constructive mindset.
• Builder’s Mindset: We value the audacity to initiate, the time it takes, and the tenacity to achieve.
• Inclusion: We embrace inclusion in everything we do to inform stronger business decisions and drive better outcomes.
• Grit: We combine passion and perseverance to deliver outstanding results.

Building a diverse team is one of our core values at Inovia. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and age.