Accounting Analyst
Poka
At Poka, we’re transforming how frontline teams operate, learn, and solve problems.
Our connected worker platform is purpose-built for manufacturing, empowering frontline workers to share knowledge, collaborate in real-time, and drive continuous improvement. Think of it as the missing digital link, bringing the human interface into the stack of the Smart Factory, generating the right data and insights that drive entirely new scales of process improvements.
We’re proud to support global leaders like Nestlé, Bosch, Mars, and Danone in their digital transformation journeys and as part of the IFS family, our reach and impact continue to grow globally.
We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to join our Finance team. Working closely with our Accounting team, you will take a hands-on approach to strengthening our expense accounting, accounts payable, and payroll-related processes. This position is ideal for someone with experience in accounts payable and a strong understanding of payroll and benefits administration.
If you enjoy managing processes from start to finish, reviewing work for accuracy, and working across teams to enhance both financial results and the employee experience, we’d love to meet you!
What you’ll be responsible for:
- Accounts Payable Oversight: Review transactional AP Processing, ensuring invoices, credit card transactions and expense reports are recorded accurately and on time. Provide coaching and feedback to team members to promote quality and consistency.
- Month-End Close: Assist with the month-end close process, including preparing and posting expense-related entries (prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, fixed assets, etc.).
- Cash Management: Prepare weekly payment batches and review cash forecast files to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Payroll & Benefits Support: Support our Payroll Specialist with in-house and EOR payroll for European employees. Coordinate benefits implementation and management for European employees. Act as a liaison between payroll providers and employees for payroll- and benefits-related questions.
- Employee Experience & Documentation: Guide employees through payroll and benefits processes and platforms. Develop and maintain Guru cards and supporting documentation to clarify payroll and benefits workflows.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree or DEC in Accounting or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in an accounting role, with exposure to accounts payable.
- Experience with payroll and benefits administration is an asset.
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (FinancialForce / Certinia) is an asset.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Full professional fluency in English (you can clearly communicate with internal and external stakeholders). Proficiency in French is an asset.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What we offer:
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- A generous vacation policy starting on your first day.
- Hybrid work policy - Employees who live within a 40 km radius of our Québec City office or a 15 km radius of our Montréal office are required to work in-office two days per week.
- 100% remote work if you do not live within the radiuses mentioned above.
- A truly flexible schedule that allows you to adapt your work hours.
- Group insurance from day one (dental, medication, disability, travel, etc.) with employer contributions, including access to telemedicine and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- A retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
- A MacBook Pro and a $500 home office allowance upon hiring.
- Tasty snacks available at all times in our offices (fresh fruits, snacks, pastries, coffee, tea, etc.)
- Generous referral bonus.
- The tools, support, and opportunities you need to keep learning and progressing in your career.
*Certain benefits are exclusively accessible to employees in Canada.
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Please note: An understanding of English is essential at Poka, as it is the language used during company-wide meetings and many internal communications, ensuring effective collaboration and decision-making. In addition, as Poka operates in an international environment, English is the primary language for communicating with our clients and partners, enabling us to better serve them and represent Poka in a professional manner.
