Accounting Assistant – Ottawa or Montréal

PAA Advisory I Conseils is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support our invoicing and bookkeeping activities within our Operations Management and Accounting Team. This is a full‑time position located either in our Montréal or Ottawa offices. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of accounting best practices and a sense of initiative, thoroughness, and practicality to fully meet the requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of monthly invoicing cycles to clients, including expenses and accounts receivable processing.
• Participate in other accounting‑related activities, including database creation and/or maintenance.
• Support accounting team in end‑of‑year financial review.
• Participate in the coordination of projects created for the continuous improvement of the firm’s processes.
• Other related duties as required.

Personal Qualities

• Thoroughness and great attention to detail.
• Discipline and ability to organize work personally and collectively.
• Positive attitude and ability to work as contributive member of a team.
• Initiative and resourcefulness.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deal with tight deadlines.
• Dynamism and good work ethic.
• Curiosity and desire to learn.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• At least two years of experience in a related role.
• Knowledge of best practices in invoicing and accounts payable.
• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a relevant field in accordance with the requirements presented.
• Strong knowledge of French and/or English an asset, as many clients and colleagues are fluent in both official languages.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of other relevant tools considered an asset, including but not limited to Sage.

Benefits

PAA is a public affairs consulting firm which offers its employees a competitive total compensation package and a multitude of benefits such as:

• A competitive group insurance plan.
• Work‑life balance measures.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

Thank you for your interest in PAA Advisory | Conseils. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.