Accountant

Job Description

Accountant – Canada & USA Operations
About Us

We are a growing company expanding our operations across Canada and the United States. With many of our accounting workflows already automated, we are looking for a highly detail-oriented and tech-savvy Accountant to support financial operations, manage reconciliations, and handle complex accounting and tax-related matters that require manual expertise and analysis.

Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping & Accounting Operations
Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities using QuickBooks
Oversee Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP)
Prepare and schedule vendor and payment transactions
Maintain accurate transaction classifications and general ledger records
Reconciliation & Financial Reporting
Perform reconciliation of:
Bank accounts
Credit card accounts
Payment platforms
Handle accounting discrepancies and non-standard financial cases
Assist with:
Monthly financial reports
Quarterly reporting
Annual financial statements
Tax Compliance & Financial Support
Support Canadian tax compliance, including:
GST/HST filings
Payroll remittances
Year-end filing support
Assist with U.S. tax-related accounting tasks as business operations expand
Process Improvement & Automation
Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and automation systems
Support optimization of financial processes and controls
Work effectively within a technology-driven and automated accounting environment
Requirements
Strong knowledge of QuickBooks (mandatory)
Experience with:
Payments
Billing and invoicing
Reconciliations
Financial tracking
Ability to troubleshoot accounting discrepancies and handle edge-case scenarios
Comfortable working with technology and automated systems
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently
Prior bookkeeping or accounting experience required
Startup or small business accounting experience is an advantage
Nice-to-Have Skills
Knowledge of Canadian tax processes
Familiarity with U.S. tax systems
Cross-border accounting experience (Canada / USA)
Experience improving accounting automation workflows
Familiarity with payment platforms and financial reporting tools
How to Apply

Interested candidates should send the following to:

📧 hiring@rivetstays.com