PAA Advisory I Conseils is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support our invoicing and bookkeeping activities within our Operations Management and Accounting Team. This is a full-time position located either in our Montréal or Ottawa offices. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of accounting best practices, and a sense of initiative, thoroughness and practicality to fully meet the requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of monthly invoicing cycles to clients, including expenses and accounts receivable processing;
• Participate in other accounting-related activities, including database creation and/or maintenance;
• Support accounting team in end of year financial review;
• Participate in the coordination of projects created for the continuous improvement of the firm’s processes;
• Other related duties as required.

Personal qualities

• Thoroughness and great attention to detail;
• Discipline and ability to organize work personally and collectively;
• Positive attitude and ability to work as contributive member of a team;
• Initiative and resourcefulness;
• Ability to work under pressure and to deal with tight deadlines;
• Dynamism and good work ethic;
• Curiosity and desire to learn.

Knowledge and skills required

• At least two years of experience in a related role;
• Knowledge of best practices in invoicing, and accounts payable;
• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a relevant field in accordance with the requirements presented;
• Strong knowledge of French and/or English an asset, as many clients and colleagues are fluent in both official languages;
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite;
• Knowledge of other relevant tools considered an asset, including but not limited to Sage.

An employer of choice

PAA is a public affairs consulting firm which offers its employees a competitive total compensation package and a multitude of benefits such as:

• A competitive group insurance plan;
• Work-life balance measures;
• Training and professional development opportunities.

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Thank you for your interest in PAA Advisory | Conseils. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.