Bookkeeper

True World Foods Canada is one of the largest wholesale distributors of fresh and frozen seafood and specialty grocery items. With more than 25 locations in the USA, our business has expanded in North America to include 5 strategic locations in Canada: Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Montreal, and Quebec City.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Bookkeeper for our Montreal branch. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent numerical skills, and have a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you!

Essential Functions

• Full-Cycle Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate financial records, perform daily bookkeeping tasks, and ensure compliance with company financial policies.
• Accounts Receivable (AR): Process incoming payments, record financial transactions, generate customer invoices/credit notes, and reconcile the AR ledger.
• Accounts Payable (AP): Review, verify, and process vendor invoices, prepare electronic payments or checks, and maintain accurate supplier records.
• Client Onboarding & Document Verification: Review new client applications, ensure all required documentation is accurately filled out, and collect all necessary files to establish and open new customer accounts.
• Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure all financial data matches account statements.
• Collections & Client Management: Monitor monthly AR aging reports, oversee collections for the Montreal and Quebec City markets, and resolve client billing discrepancies professionally.
• Administrative Support: Assist with morning order-preparation paperwork, support reception duties, and communicate effectively with internal teams and customers.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Language Skills: Professional fluency in both French and English is required. Fluency in Japanese is considered a strong asset.
• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience in Full-Cycle Bookkeeping, AP, or AR.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with accounting software and the MS Office Suite (particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Core Competencies: Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping principles, excellent customer service, and strong business negotiation skills.
• Commute: Ability to reliably commute to Saint-Laurent, QC H4T 1P5 daily.
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Experience

• Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)
• Language:
• Japanese (preferred)
• Work Location: In person