Accountant (Entry-Level)

ACTO is a field force effectiveness platform purpose-built for the Life Sciences industry that ensures reps are always competent and confident in HCP interactions. Optimized for product launches, new hire onboarding, and sales meetings, ACTO supports rep competency by unifying field force training, certification, coaching, resources, and knowledge reinforcement for a seamless and personalized experience. With ACTO, Sales, Marketing, and Commercial Learning & Development leaders have unmatched visibility into rep behaviour and performance, so they can take action to drive commercial excellence.
The Role:
​​We are looking for a driven and ambitious entry-level Accountant to join our Finance team as the Company enters its next phase of growth. This is an opportunity to join a well-funded, high-growth Series B scale-up, which means the successful applicant will have a direct impact in shaping the future of both the Company and its Finance & Operations function.
Reporting to: VP, Finance & Operations
Location: Toronto, ON (Remote)
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform the month-end close process, including monthly reconciliations, on an accurate and timely basis
• Ensure the general ledger accounts are materially correct and investigate differences regularly
• Take ownership of full cycle accounting operations including banking, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, payroll, government remittances, intercompany transactions, billing, and expenses
• Prepare payroll for processing and payroll reconciliations
• Assist team in analyzing monthly financial results and provide commentary on variances
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly/annual reports for investors
• Help improve the accounting function by streamlining day-to-day processes and adding automation where possible
• Work cross-functionally to ensure underlying data used to develop budgets and determine company performance is clean and accurate
• Work on ad-hoc projects as they arise and coordinate with departments to complete various tasks
• Prepare GST/HST filings, remittances, and reconciliations
• Communicate regularly with our customers, vendors, government agencies and other team members
• Support external accountants and tax accountants to complete the annual compilation, eventual review or audit engagement of financial statements, and income tax returns
• Create, maintain, and organize financial documentation and records
• Grow your experience through learning and development

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting (pursuing CPA is a plus)
• 0-2 years of professional accounting experience in a similar role
• A positive attitude and alignment with our four core values
• Experience in assurance is a plus
• Strong technical understanding and application of IFRS a plus
• Excellent communication and relationship building abilities
• Ability to self-problem solve and ask for help when needed
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
• Excellent organization, time management and self-management skills
• Ability to tell a story with data presented to make it more meaningful to users
• Self-starter with proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Advanced working knowledge of Quickbooks Online, Microsoft Excel and GSuite
• Be a quick learner with a willingness to explore and learn new technologies for the benefit of streamlining processes
• Proven ability to work effectively in fast paced, deadline-oriented environment and identify process improvements and efficiencies

What you’ll enjoy about ACTO:

• Industry leading, multiple award-winning technology
• Results-driven and collaborate culture
• Competitive compensation package
• Company MacBook
• Budget for work-from-home set-up
• Monthly work-from-home allowance
• Flex hours (overlapping with our core hours)
• Work from anywhere
• Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, etc.)
• Unlimited PTO
• ACTO Be Human Days (ACTO additional PTO)

At ACTO we believe diverse and inclusive teams perform better. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to working with applicants requesting accommodations during our interview process. We thank everyone for their interest in ACTO, only those applicants that have been selected for an interview will be contacted.