Posted 10 months ago
Senior Accountant
@ Cogeco Communications Inc.
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
Cogeco Communications Inc. is hiring a Senior Accountant in Montréal, QC for a full-time, hybrid role. The work covers lease accounting under IFRS 16, account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting and audit support, and mentoring less experienced accounting staff.
Responsibilities:
- Review lease schedules and maintain lease accounting under IFRS 16
- Review daily cash reconciliations and monthly account reconciliations
- Prepare and review monthly journal entries
- Review financial statements and research variances against forecast and budget
- Support internal and external audits and improve business processes
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role
- Understanding of GAAP
- Advanced Excel knowledge including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
- Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills
- Proficiency with G-Suite and Workday preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Accounting |
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Cogeco Communications Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.
Time Type:
RegularJob Description :
Responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements.
The ideal candidate must have excellent communication and organization skills, an attention to detail and ability to prioritize competing deadlines, and be a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for lease review and maintaining lease schedules across all regions to ensure compliance with IFRS 16
Reviews daily cash reconciliation prepared by staff accountant
Analyze accounting transactions and records to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to accounting standards and company policies
Preparation and review of monthly account reconciliations to ensure balances reconcile to the general ledger
Preparation and review of monthly journal entries
Financial Reporting:
Reviews financial statements for operating trends and results, researching variances to forecast and budget
Support the quarterly and annual internal and external audit processes
Identify and work to execute and implement process simplification, standardization, automation or other efficiency opportunities
Assist with updating of process documentation for our key business processes
Mentor and assist the accounting team to document business processes
Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in Accounting
3-5 years of experience in similar role
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Advanced MS Excel knowledge (familiarity with formulas, VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
Proficiency with G-Suite and Workday preferred
Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills
Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work independently
#LI-Hybrid
Location :
Montréal, QCCompany :
Cogeco Communications Inc.At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.
By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.
If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at [email protected]
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