General Accountant

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Toronto, ON, CAN
Hybrid
70K-80K Annually
Mid level
Software
The Role
The General Accountant will oversee accounts receivable, financial reporting, payroll, and ensure accurate billing and cash flow management, along with month-end processes.
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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

This is an essential operational role for a detail-oriented, results-driven professional with a passion for keeping financial engines running at peak performance. You will serve as the financial backbone of day-to-day operations, owning the full accounts receivable cycle, payroll coordination, and month-end close activities, while contributing to audits, budgeting, forecasting, and cross-functional projects.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on ownership and accountability, can operate with high self-sufficiency, and is eager to drive finance transformation
through process improvement and Artificial Intelligence (AI). You will work actively in
NetSuite and play a meaningful role in shaping a modern, efficient finance function. We
require an individual who truly thinks like an owner and consistently delivers exceptional
work.

Key Responsibilities

  • 1. Accounts Receivable & Billing Operations
  • Full A/R & AP Cycle Management: Own end-to-end client invoicing, collections,
    cash application, and aging follow-ups — ensuring timely and accurate revenue
    recognition.
  • Invoice Preparation & Issuance: Prepare and issue invoices across billing
    types (milestone, licensing, recurring, and ad hoc), managing credit memos, re-
    billing, and invoice amendments with precision.
  • Client & Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the primary finance contact for
    client billing inquiries; collaborate with Project Managers and Sales on billing
    milestones and contract terms.
  • Collections Management: Monitor outstanding balances proactively and
    escalate collection issues to protect cash flow and minimize aging risk.
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  • 2. General Accounting & Close Activities
  •  Journal Entries & Reconciliations: Prepare and post journal entries, accruals,
    and monthly reconciliations; assist with cash flow, month-end, and quarter-end
    close activities
  • Intercompany & Expense Management: Manage intercompany invoicing and
    reconciliations across entities; support expense report review and approval
    workflows in NetSuite.
  • Financial Records: Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records and
    documentation at all times.
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  • 3. Reporting, Compliance & Strategic Support
  • Audit Coordination: Assist in coordinating annual audits by preparing audit
    schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries in a
    timely manner.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the annual budgeting process and periodic
    forecast updates; assist with variance analysis against budget and actuals.
  • Financial Analysis & Reporting: Prepare financial analyses and reports as
    requested by the Controller or HOF, translating data into clear, actionable
    insights.
  • Process Optimization & AI Integration: Proactively identify inefficiencies in
    operational and finance processes. Research and propose innovative solutions,
    including the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, to automate
    reporting and drive efficiency across the company.
  • Special Projects: Support cross-functional initiatives including system
    improvements, process automation, and M&A due diligence as needed.

Experience

  • Mid-Level (3–5 years): Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA designation or equivalent (or actively pursuing) strongly preferred.

  • A/R, AP & Payroll Expertise: Demonstrated, hands-on experience with full-cycle accounts receivable, payroll processing, and general accounting operations.

  • NetSuite Proficiency: Practical experience working in NetSuite, particularly A/R, billing workflows, and reporting, is strongly preferred.

  • Multi-Entity Exposure: Experience in multi-entity and/or multi-currency environments is a valued asset (nice to have but not required).

Hard Skills

  • Accounting Systems: Proficient in NetSuite (or comparable ERP); experience with A/R Analyst or billing workflow modules is a strong asset.

  • Data & Analysis Tools: Strong practical experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Advanced Excel, Power BI) for reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

  • AI Acumen: Knowledge of AI tools to improve personal workflow, data analysis, and company processes. Experience building AI agents or workflow automations is a strong optional asset

  • Language Proficiency: Professional level of English (written and verbal) is mandatory. Fluency in Spanish is a valued tiebreaker.

  • Accounting Standards: Solid understanding of GAAP principles, payroll regulations for Canadian employees, and multi-entry reconciliation practices.

Soft Skills

  • Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Exceptional ability to break down complex financial issues, analyze data from multiple perspectives, and devise comprehensive solutions with minimal guidance.

  • Executive Communication & Storytelling: Outstanding written and verbal skills to transform complex financial data into a clear, concise, and persuasive strategic narrative for C-level audiences.

  • Ownership & Self-Sufficiency: A strong Owner's Mindset with exceptional Proactiveness and high accountability, enabling autonomous operation, anticipation of needs, and independent delivery of results without continuous oversight.

  • Results & Adaptability: Relentlessly results-oriented with an unwavering focus on achieving objectives, coupled with resilience and adaptability to seek effective ways to overcome challenges.

  • Collaboration & Presence: Ability to integrate smoothly with the team, coupled with the executive presence needed to confidently present analysis, influence stakeholders, and drive consensus in high-stakes settings.

 
The Work Environment
  • Our location is downtown Toronto in office environment
  • Work is hybrid, collaborating with other team members in-person and digitally
    during regular business hours
  • Some work outside of normal business hours may be required on occasion due
    to month-end close, audit season, or collaborating with remote teams
At Univeris, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process may e-mail a request to [email protected].

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Skills Required

  • 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
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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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