Accounting Technician

Highlights

• Oversee financial operations for nonprofit funded by foundations and grants.
• Manage AP/AR cycles across Canadian and international operations.
• Help advance safe-by-design AI research under Yoshua Bengio's direction.

What they offer

• Comprehensive health benefits including mental health and wellness account
• 20 days of vacation per year upon start
• 4% employer retirement contribution with no employee match required
• Additional 8% of salary for retirement savings or bonuses
• Collaborative office in Montreal's Mile-Ex district near public transit

Ideal candidate

Detail-oriented accounting technician with 2+ years experience who thrives on accuracy and repetitive operations in dynamic, growing nonprofits. Collaborative and bilingual, you care about mission-driven finance enabling safe AI as a global public good.

Requirements

• DEC in Accounting or bachelor's degree in Accounting
• At least 2 years as Accounting Technician with AP/AR experience
• Experience with month-end close, payroll and employee expenses
• Experience in growing organization with multiple entities and international operations
• Proficient in French and English
• Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of NetSuite or another ERP system is an asset