Accounting Technician

As an Accounting Technician, you will help oversee LawZero’s financial and accounting operations. LawZero is a non-profit organization funded through two main sources: donations from private foundations and public grants.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will contribute to the smooth running of day-to-day operations in Canada and internationally. You will ensure data accuracy, transaction compliance, and the thorough preparation of accounting deliverables.

A portion of your time will also be dedicated to supporting the accounting operations of Mila, the Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute.

Your contribution 

• Manage the accounts payable cycle: review and allocate costs on complex invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts, projects, and tax codes; follow up with stakeholders as needed to ensure accuracy; enter invoices and prepare payments.
• Manage the accounts receivable cycle: review contracts, validate information with stakeholders, determine applicable sales taxes, enter invoices, review overdue accounts, and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Verify that employee expense reports comply with applicable policies.
• Collect supporting documentation for employee credit card transactions and record journal entries.
• Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, prepare month-end schedules for the organization and its international branch.
• Prepare bank reconciliations related to accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Work closely with our accounting partners.
• Suggest and contribute to process improvement projects.
• Provide occasional backup support for LawZero’s payroll processing when the person responsible for payroll is absent.
• Assist the accounting team with related tasks.

What you bring

• Education: a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Accounting or a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Experience: at least two years as an Accounting Technician, with experience in accounts payable and receivable, month-end closing, payroll and employee expenses.
• A strong focus on accuracy, efficient data entry skills and comfort with repetitive operational tasks.
• Experience in a growing organization with multiple entities and international operations.
• Experience in a non-profit organization is an asset.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and constantly evolving environment.
• Strong analytical skills, thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Independence, resourcefulness and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with partners across different organizations.
• Proficiency in French and English.
• Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace (Google Sheets, Google Docs) and/or Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Knowledge of NetSuite or another ERP system is an asset.

What we offer

• The chance to contribute meaningfully to a globally critical initiative
• Comprehensive health benefits (including mental health and wellness management account)
• 20 days of vacation per year upon start
• Employer contribution of 4% to your retirement savings, with no required employee match
• Additional compensation totaling 8% of your salary to apply towards additional retirement savings or bonuses (independent of group and individual performance)
• A team of passionate world-class experts in their field
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment in our vibrant office space in the heart of Little Italy, in the trendy Mile-Ex district, close to public transportation