Accountant, Administrative Assistant

Title: Accountant / Administrative Assistant

Location: Montreal QC CA

Type: Full-time

Workplace: Hybrid remote

Job Description:

We’re looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive person ideally with experience in the digital agency space, to join our team at Evolving Web. You’ll work directly with the leadership team and finance team to ensure that the company finances are running smoothly.

We’re a growing company and take on many types of projects, so there will be a wide variety of tasks for you to work on. As the Accountant / Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the agency’s financial operations, from budgeting and forecasting to financial reporting and compliance. You’ll play a key role in driving financial efficiency, advising leadership on performance, and ensuring that our resources are aligned with our business goals.

In your role as the Accountant / Administrative Assistant, you will be expected to:

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Do the data entry for several accounting and finance tasks
• Assist in generating financial reports for internal use
• Maintain and organize financial records and documentation
• Help ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve billing and expense issues
• Support the finance team with ad hoc tasks and projects as needed
• Assist with payroll processing as required, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.

Requirements

What kind of skillset do you need to be successful in your role within the Evolving community?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance,  related field or similar experience
• 3+ years of progressive financial experience, ideally with experience in an agency, consultancy, or service-based business
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Xero, Dext and Plooto) ) and advanced Excel or google sheets skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
• Familiarity with project-based accounting and revenue recognition
• You speak English and French

What We Offer:

• Impact- Work on projects for prestigious organizations that impact the lives of tens of thousands of users every day
• Challenge- Opportunity to take ownership of projects with a high level of creative and technical complexity
• Learning & Growth- A collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and mentorship
• Culture- A company with a team from around the world that feels like a family
• Flexible hybrid- For candidates based in Montreal and its suburbs, this role follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week. For those residing outside of Montreal and its surrounding areas, this position is fully remote