Accounting Assistant

Almost every single thing that you eat, wear, or use (yes, even that Pikachu-shaped baseball cap you secretly love to wear) is imported. But before it makes it past the border, there’s a final, looming hurdle: customs. A complex maze of regulations, enough documentation to bankrupt Dunder Mifflin, harmonized codes, and debates about Santa suit classifications stand between businesses and their products hitting the shelves.

Clearit Canada makes customs brokerage seamless for importers in the US and Canada with a modern, digital, frictionless platform. And we’re not alone; Clearit is a proud part of the Freightos Group, a logistics technology company that aims to make global trade frictionless. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, are regularly featured in top-tier publications, make our families proud and are traded on the Nasdaq (CRGO).

Roles & Responsibilities

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Accounting Assistant  to support our growing operations in both Canada and the US. In this dual-function role, you will keep our day-to-day office operations running smoothly while managing key accounting tasks, cross-border reconciliations, and proactive Accounts Receivable management.

• Reconciliations. Perform high-accuracy daily reconciliations for our US operations and monthly reconciliations for our Canadian operations.
• Accounts Receivable Management. Conduct outreach to customers regarding outstanding balances, issue monthly statements of account, maintain clear record-keeping, and generate AR tracking and aging reports.
• Customer Communication. Provide professional, clear, and courteous written and verbal communication to resolve customer billing inquiries and ensure timely collections.
• Office & AP Administration. Manage and process payments for routine operational expenses across both our offices including rent, utilities, vendor bills, and general office expenses.
• Accounting Team Support. Assist the broader accounting team with monthly close processes, documentation, and ad-hoc financial support as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2–4+ years of experience in bookkeeping, accounts receivable, or a combined accounting and office administration role.
• Basic understanding or experience handling transactions across both US and Canadian entities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a professional approach to AR outreach and customer service.
• Proficiency with accounting software/platforms and intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills.
• High attention to detail, strong accuracy, and the ability to prioritize tasks independently across daily and monthly timelines.

 Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in transactional-based, logistics, or customs brokerage companies.
• Bilingualism (English / French)

Benefits

• Salary: $50,000 annually
• Workplace Model: Hybrid (2 days in-office per week)
• Paid Time Off: 15 vacation days plus paid company holidays
• Health Insurance: 50% company-covered after 3 months
• Professional Growth: Annual training budget

Location: Montreal, QC, Canada - Near Metro Namur (Hybrid)

Reporting to: Accounting Manager

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST