Accountant at Progressive Automations

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to support our Global operations. This role combines accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general accounting responsibilities. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams, support HR/payroll activities for all locations, and play a key role in ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Enter and process vendor invoices in the ERP system.
• Review and process employee expense claims, verifying approvals and documentation.
• Manage vendor payments and assist with account reconciliations and vendor statement reviews.
• Support payment runs in coordination with the Assistant Controller.
  
  

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Issue customer invoices and apply payments accurately.
• Maintain AR aging reports (NET 60–90) and monitor collections.
• Work with the Sales Team to support payment processes and resolve outstanding issues.
• Manage chargebacks, claims, and unapproved transactions.
• Amazon (ADF): apply payments, upload RMAs, and investigate discrepancies.
  
  

General Ledger & Reconciliations

• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Merchant reconciliations (Shopify, Braintree, PayPal, Klarna, Moneris).
• Support inventory accounting (COGS postings, adjustments) and fixed asset tracking.
  
  

Month-End Support

• Prepare reconciliations, schedules, and accruals for Assistant Controller review.
• Assist with expense coding and financial reporting.
  
  

Cost Accounting For Manufacturing

• Accurately record expenses associated with in-house production
  
  

HR & Administrative

• Provide accounting-related HR/payroll support
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or related field.
• 3-4 years of experience in Accounts Payable/Receivable; multi-currency experience is an asset.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (formulas, sorting, filtering, data analysis).
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with initiative to improve processes.
• Dependable, results-driven, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Positive, professional, and accountable in approach.