Full-Time

Accounting and Office Administrator

Updated on 9/4/2026

R&D Partners

R&D Partners

11-50 employees

Professional services for government R&D funding

No salary listed

Montreal, QC, Canada

Hybrid

Remote work is available, with the option to work from the Montréal or Toronto office.

Bachelor's

Category
Accounting (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office

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Requirements
  • Working toward a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
  • Fluency in French and English, both orally and in writing.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of TaxPrep and other corporate tax software is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Handle payroll, including maintaining accurate records and liaising with the payroll provider.
  • Assist with bookkeeping and recording the company's financial transactions.
  • Proactively invoice clients and follow up with them.
  • Manage accounts payable and follow up on accounts receivable.
  • Provide professional human resources support for defining and communicating office policies.
  • Implement relevant accounting and administrative process improvements.
  • Assist with tax and funding research.
  • Undertake other duties assigned by the firm from time to time.
  • Manage general office operations, including purchasing office supplies, handling incoming shipments, and coordinating information technology and maintenance requests.
  • Coordinate onboarding of new employees.
  • Manage office equipment and supplies.
  • Plan team lunches and stock the kitchen.
  • Plan and coordinate team-building activities, company dinners, and other networking events.
  • Plan and coordinate travel.
  • Support the executive team with company activities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of TaxPrep and other corporate tax software.

R&D Partners provides professional services to help organizations obtain government funding for research and development. Its team of engineers, scientists, and finance/tax experts works with clients ranging from startups to large multinational technology companies to identify eligible programs, assemble and submit grant and tax credit applications, and manage compliance and reporting. The company offers end-to-end support that is tailored to each client’s needs, from program discovery and proposal preparation to subsidy administration and audits. Compared with others, it differentiates itself through its broad, cross-disciplinary expertise and its ability to serve a wide range of clients, delivering customized solutions rather than one-size-fits-all services. The goal is to help clients secure government R&D funding efficiently and maximize the financial support they receive while meeting all regulatory requirements.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The 2025 unified brand strengthens cross-selling across scientific, digital, and commercial specialisms.
  • R&D Partners reported 7,500 placements, proving repeat demand across the life-sciences ecosystem.
  • Global expansion and a larger talent pool increase wins with multinational pharma and medtech employers.

What critics are saying

  • Recruitment revenue depends on biopharma hiring cycles; layoffs at clients quickly cut placements.
  • AI recruiting platforms and in-house talent teams pressure fee margins across commoditized sourcing.
  • If the 2025 brand integration fails, Hobson Prior customers and recruiters defect to rivals.

What makes R&D Partners unique

  • Since 2002, R&D Partners spans 45 countries across drug and device lifecycles.
  • Its 60 specialist recruiters and 38,000-candidate network support scientific, digital, and commercial hiring.
  • The 2025 Hobson Prior rebrand created a single global life-sciences workforce brand.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Stock Options

Performance Bonus