Accountant (12-month Contract) at Workleap - en in Canada

Company Description Workleap is a Montreal-based tech company on a mission to make work simpler. Since 2006, we’ve been building game-changing products that tackle HR and IT’s biggest challenges. Workleap operates two distinct product lines: The Workleap Platform, an AI-powered HR solution designed to drive team performance and boost employee engagement. ShareGate, the leading Microsoft 365 migration and governance solution, trusted by IT professionals worldwide for its unmatched simplicity. Today, more than 20,000 companies rely on Workleap products to grow, lead, and operate with confidence. We’re builders at heart, with a clear purpose: to craft the simplest products that deliver exceptional value for our customers. Period. Job Description So, what will your new role look like? This is a 12-month fixed-term contract. You're joining a small, tight-knit team at a pivotal moment — fresh ERP implementation, growing AI-driven workflows, and teammates stepping into expanded responsibilities. Your mandate: own the execution of day-to-day accounting operations, primarily across accounts payable and expense cycles, so everyone else has the bandwidth to focus on what's next. Responsibilities: Deliver reliable execution of the accounts payable cycle — invoice intake, approval tracking, recording, and payments — so the team can focus on close leadership and review; Prepare and post journal entries so the close runs on time, every month, without delays; Perform account reconciliations (bank, prepaids, accruals, fixed assets) so every close is ready for review on the first pass; Process and reconcile credit card transactions in Airbase and employee expense reports so expenses are squared away before close and no one is chasing reimbursements; Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records in NetSuite so reviews and audit requests never become a last-minute scramble; Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives so the team keeps getting more efficient — including hands-on and responsible use of AI tools to work smarter on recurring tasks; Collaborate daily with the team by flagging issues early, so review work moves forward without bottlenecks. A typical week? Early in the month, it's close sprint mode: journal entries, reconciliations, NetSuite validation — everyone's in sync and moving fast. The rest of the month, you keep the rhythm: vendor invoices, employee expenses in Airbase, payment follow-ups. You stay curious about where a process step could be tightened or automated. No two weeks look exactly the same — there's always a real problem to solve and a teammate to collaborate with. What does your future team look like? Finance @Workleap is a small, tight-knit team that runs on trust, autonomy, and open communication. Everyone wears multiple hats — especially during close. The team is in a transition period where colleagues are stepping into expanded responsibilities, and your reliable execution is what makes that possible. You'll report directly to the Senior Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting, your escalation point for complex questions. The team works with modern tools — NetSuite, Airbase, Float, Claude — and is genuinely passionate about bringing innovation to everyday accounting. What are the next challenges awaiting your team? Maintaining high standards of accuracy and reliability across daily accounting operations and monthly closes during a key transition period, as the team absorbs new responsibilities; Continuing to optimize and automate accounting cycles in NetSuite, off the back of a recent ERP implementation and growing AI-powered workflows; Strengthening audit readiness and internal controls. Qualifications Accounting degree (university or college level) — CPA designation not required; 2–3 years of general accounting experience, including active participation in month-end close (GL, AP, reconciliations); Hands-on experience with expense and accounts payable cycles (rather than revenue and accounts receivable); Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas) and a cloud-based accounting system — NetSuite experience is a plus; Strong attention to detail, rigor, and organizational skills in day-to-day execution; Proactive team player who flags issues early and keeps things moving without creating bottlenecks for peers; Comfortable using AI tools (Claude, Copilot, or equivalent) as an active part of your daily workflow — not just open to it, but already doing it. Salary range: $70–90k CAD. This range reflects our Canada-wide compensation scale. Final offers may be adjusted based on the candidate’s region to align with local market conditions. Who we are We’re a team of curious minds and bold builders, brought together by a shared drive to make work simpler - and better - for everyone. Challenges fuel our creativity, fast-paced environments keep us sharp, and pushing boundaries is just part of how we operate. We believe the best ideas come from experimentation, rapid learning, and even the occasional discomfort - that’s where growth happens. Since 2006, we’ve been rethinking the way teams work, blending creativity and tech to solve real problems in IT and HR. We move quickly, we learn constantly, and we always keep our customers at the center of what we do. If you're a proactive thinker who takes ownership, loves to collaborate, and isn’t afraid to leap into the unknown - you’ll fit right in. Additional Information At Workleap, we build together, we trust each other, and we support each other in success or failure. You will be able to express yourself, evolve and develop your creativity in an environment that will adapt to your daily life and your needs. We strive to create a healthy and inclusive work environment. This is everyone’s business. Our Candidate Experience Flow at Workleap: Phone Screen - Virtual Interview using Microsoft Teams - Work Sample - Job Offer As a tech-forward company, we leverage AI tools to enhance our recruitment process, while ensuring all hiring decisions remain human-led. We are looking forward to getting to know you! By applying to this job, you are confirming that you have read and agree to the terms of our privacy policy. #LI-Remote