General Accountant - Contract

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Toronto, ON, CAN
Hybrid
65K-75K Annually
Software
The Role
Who We Are
Univeris has been building and modernizing wealth management software for over 30 years. We are the go-to solution for many financial services firms, including mutual fund dealers, securities dealers, wealth management firms, and insurance companies — seeking to stay competitive in a digital-first world. Today, more than 25,000 financial advisors and 1.5 million investors in 12 countries rely on our platform, representing over $450B in Assets Under Administration.
 
We help our clients streamline portfolio management, drive efficiencies, and create meaningful value. At Univeris, we value talent, innovation, and ideas. We empower employees to act boldly, learn continuously, and deliver solutions that matter.
 
What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll take ownership of core accounting operations with a focus on accounts receivable, financial reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll play a key part in ensuring accurate billing, strong cash flow management, and smooth month-end processes.

Key Responsibilities

    •    Manage the full A/R cycle — client invoicing, collections, cash application, and aging follow-ups 
    •    Prepare and issue invoices accurately and on time (milestone billing, licensing, recurring, and ad hoc) 
    •    Manage credit memos, re-billing, and invoice amendments 
    •    Serve as the primary finance contact for client billing inquiries 
    •    Coordinate with Project Managers and Sales on billing milestones and contract terms 
    •    Monitor outstanding balances and escalate collection issues proactively 
    •    Review semi-monthly/bi-weekly payroll for Canadian employees 
    •    Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, and payroll changes 
    •    Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and monthly reconciliations 
    •    Assist with cash flow, month-end and quarter-end close activities 
    •    Manage intercompany invoicing and reconciliations across entities 
    •    Support expense report review and approval workflows in NetSuite 
    •    Maintain organized financial records and documentation 
    •    Assist in the coordination of annual audits by preparing audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries 
    •    Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecast updates 
    •    Assist with variance analysis against budget and actuals 
    •    Prepare financial analyses and reports as requested by the Controller or CFO 
    •    Support special projects including system improvements, process automation, and M&A due diligence as needed 

Your Formal Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA designation or equivalent (or actively pursuing)
  • 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
  • NetSuite experience strongly preferred

Your Proven Qualities

  • Solid understanding of full-cycle A/R, payroll processing, and general accounting
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Extras You Might Offer as Tiebreakers

  • Experience with NetSuite A/R Analyst or billing workflows
  • Familiarity with Canadian ASPE
  • Experience with multi-entity and multi-currency environments
  • Fluency in Spanish in addition to English

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The Company
Toronto, , Ontario
127 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Univeris is the leader in enterprise-class retail wealth management solutions for Canada's financial services industry. At Univeris, our focus is to build the best technology to help our clients grow their business and to provide superior competitive advantage. The Univeris platform, which supports mutual funds, segregated funds, GICs, cash and individual life and health insurance, is the leading retail wealth management solution for wealth firms across Canada. Univeris is the definitive, enterprise-level and single system for wealth management through its integrated management of back office operations, retail product distribution and compliance requirements, and a front office practice management system for advisors. Connect with us : Twitter: @UniverisCorp Instagram: @Univeris

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