Finance + Accounting Associate

Our purpose-driven, female-founded, employee-owned B-Corp is looking for a Finance + Accounting Associate eager to grow their career within a high-performing, collaborative team. This dynamic role plays a key part in our Finance + Administration function and company success. With exposure to finance, administration and operations, this is an exciting opportunity for you to develop skills, expand your responsibilities and grow with us. Our team members share a growth mindset and work hard to develop their abilities through dedication and hard work. Your success is our success, and we are with you every step of the way.

**About Quinn+Partners**

Quinn+Partners is a management consultancy specializing in corporate sustainability, sustainable finance, climate change and responsible investment. Founded in 2013 and now with over 50 employees in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, we aspire to be our client’s trusted advisor in all matters relating to ESG and corporate sustainability. We have been recognized by The Globe & Mail Report on Business Canada’s Top Growing Companies for four years in a row and we are a certified B Corp and Great Place to Work®.

**What We Do**

**Out Culture**

Our company culture means everything to us. Since our inception, we’ve worked hard at creating a company culture that aligns with our values. Our culture is crucial for many reasons: it’s the foundation for employee experience; determines how we do our work; is the glue that holds us together; gives us a sense of belonging; guides what’s acceptable behaviour and what’s not; and is integral for fostering new ideas. See our website for more information on our culture and coaching and mentorship.

**Making Your Mark**

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance + Accounting Associate to help ensure the smooth and efficient running of our Finance + Administration function. You will empower a team of passionate sustainability professionals by providing accurate accounting, meticulous bookkeeping and timely invoicing to support delivery excellence. Beyond traditional accounting responsibilities, this role offers the opportunity to expand your skillset and step into broader operational areas, like supporting the development and implementation of internal controls, processes and operational policies. Your team orientation and positive attitude mean that you view every task as a chance to learn, contribute and grow.

The Finance + Accounting Associate will support the team in the following ways:
**Finance + Accounting (75%)**
- Manage full-cycle accounts payable and receivable, including vendor coordination, payments, invoicing and follow-up on outstanding balances
- Perform bank and account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Manage project opening and closing in the company’s accounting systems and support contract management
- Prepare HST/GST filling and remittances
- Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, management reporting and ad hoc reporting requests
- Support year-end financial reviews and assist with annual budgeting and forecasting
- Create and maintain documentation of Finance + Administration procedures
- Support finance-related communications, onboarding, training and awareness for team members
- Continuously identify and recommend opportunities for improvement within the Finance + Administration function

**Administration and Operations (25%)**
- Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls, compliance and operational efficiency within the Finance + Administration function
- Oversee Q+P’s time-tracking system, handling user and vendor setup and troubleshooting
- Support the Leadership team with administrative projects, meeting coordination and general assistance
- Collaborate with the externally managed IT services provider by coordinating and participating in meetings, sharing updates with the team, supporting IT onboarding/offboarding and maintenance of common area technology
- Collaborate with the Operations team to streamline and automate cross-functional processes related to Finance + Administration

**What You Bring to the Team**
- Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business or a related field
- Working toward a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is viewed positively
- At least two years of experience in accounting-related functions, for example, bookkeeping and invoicing
- Working experience with QuickBooks Online is an asset
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to analyze and manage data effectively using advanced functions and tools
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, ensuring thoroughness and efficiency in reviewing and maintaining accounting records
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members across functions
- Demonstrates a company-first mindset and willingness to take on tasks of any scale to support