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Senior Accountant / Comptable senior(e) – Montréal Gillespie-Munro Inc. (GMI) is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing Montréal team, reporting directly to the President. This is a hands-on senior accounting and leadership role with responsibility for full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, company analysis, forecasting, payroll, tax compliance, cash flow, internal controls, and process improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking for long-term growth, increased responsibility, and a clear path toward a Controller position. About GMI GMI is an international freight forwarding and logistics company with offices in Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver, and the U.S., supported by a global network of agents. We offer a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas, and grow with the company. 📍 Montréal – In-office 🕗 Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Key Responsibilities Manage full-cycle accounting and day-to-day accounting activities. Manage the general ledger, AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end close. Prepare financial statements and management reports. Conduct financial and company performance analysis and identify trends and variances. Prepare and maintain financial forecasts, budgets, and projections. Provide management with financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions. Monitor cash flow and financial performance. Process and review payroll and government remittances. Maintain accurate accounting records and internal controls. Support year-end audits and external reviews. Review accounting work and provide guidance to junior staff. Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies. Work closely with management and other departments. Take on increasing financial and leadership responsibilities as you progress toward a Controller role. Qualifications Strong full-cycle accounting experience. Solid knowledge of general ledger, AP/AR, reconciliations, payroll, and financial reporting. Experience with month-end and year-end processes. Experience with financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. Knowledge of payroll, tax compliance, and government remittances. Strong understanding of accounting principles and ASPE. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills. Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities. Strong communication and leadership skills. Experience mentoring or reviewing junior accounting staff is an asset. Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills. QuickBooks and/or NetSuite experience is an asset. Experience in transportation, logistics, freight forwarding, or a related industry is an asset. Fluency in both French and English, written and spoken, is required. What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience. Fully paid benefits after 3 months. RSP matching after 12 months. Paid vacation and personal time. Collaborative and supportive team environment. Strong work-life balance. Long-term career growth. Clear path toward a Controller position. Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and leadership. Interested? If you’re an experienced full-cycle accountant with strong financial analysis and forecasting skills, looking for a senior opportunity with ownership, leadership, and room to grow, we’d love to hear from you. 📩 Send your resume to [email protected] Gillespie-Munro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Manage full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and day-to-day activities including payroll and tax compliance. Provide financial analysis and forecasting to support business decisions while mentoring junior staff and improving internal processes.

Requirements

Requires strong full-cycle accounting experience with proficiency in ASPE, financial analysis, and budgeting. Fluency in both English and French is required, with experience in logistics or transportation being an asset.

Benefits

• Fully paid benefits • RSP matching • Paid vacation • Personal time

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Full-cycle Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting
• Budgeting
• Payroll Processing
• Tax Compliance
• Internal Controls
• ASPE
• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Excel
• QuickBooks
• NetSuite
• Bilingual French and English

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Transportation