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About the Role
The Accountant at Assemble will play a key role in accounting operations, owning month-end close, overseeing accounts receivable and accounts payable, and managing monthly payroll and commission calculations for the team. This role also supports external audits and partners with Event Operations for budget tracking and financial analysis.
Responsibilities
- Own key aspects of the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, investigating reconciling items, and maintaining supporting schedules.
- Review and reconcile cash applications in QuickBooks Online and Salesforce, monitor accounts receivable balances, partner with the Billing team on collections, and investigate and resolve payment discrepancies.
- Oversee the accounts payable function by reviewing vendor invoices, supervising weekly payment runs prepared by the accounting contractor, and initiating ACH, wire, and other electronic payments.
- Administration of monthly commission calculation and payroll processing for 80+ employees.
- Manage and process employee expense reports in accordance with company policies.
- Support audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and coordinating PBC (Prepared by Client) documentation.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation while monitoring shared finance inboxes and responding to inquiries from employees, vendors, customers, banks, auditors, and other business partners.
- Partner with the Event Operations team to monitor event budgets, cost of sales, and financial performance, providing financial analysis and recommendations to support successful event planning and execution.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase operational efficiency.
- Assist with special projects and other accounting and finance initiatives as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle month-end close (journal entries, accruals, reconciliations).
- Hands-on experience managing both AR and AP functions, including cash application, collections, vendor invoice review, and electronic payments.
- Experience administering payroll and/or commission calculations for 50+ employees, with strong accuracy and discretion.
- Prior experience supporting external audits (PBC documentation, schedule prep, auditor inquiries).
- Strong cross-functional communication skills, with ability to partner with non-finance teams and manage multiple stakeholder relationships.
Skills
- QuickBooks Online (or similar ERP)
- Excel
- Salesforce experience a plus
Location
- Toronto HQ
Work Type
- Contract
- Remote work model with the option for once-a-month office visit
Experience Level
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive compensation package
Benefits
- A Flexible Paid Time Off Policy
- 12 paid company holidays
- Summer Hours
- Comprehensive group benefits including health, dental, and flexible spending accounts
- Occasional opportunities to travel and experience our events in person
About the Company
- Assemble helps enterprise leaders cut through the noise with trusted peer insights that bridge the gap between data overload and decision-making clarity.
- Our unique approach leverages peer intelligence – a one-of-a-kind advantage created by convening the right people around the right questions – enabling leaders from top global companies to engage in meaningful discussions and gain actionable insights across diverse industries.
- From finance to manufacturing, Assemble empowers leaders to make confident, strategic decisions that accelerate progress and innovation.
- Board.org offers unbiased peer insights from a trusted community – led by expert advisors – that help leaders and their teams at big companies quickly make informed strategic decisions.
- Executive Platforms hosts summits that provide senior executives with a unique space to explore new ideas, innovations, and inspirations, fostering personal and professional growth.
- We move fast, think big, and work hard—but we also have a lot of fun doing it.
- The energy in our office reflects our culture: ambitious, collaborative, and full of momentum.
- We work hard, grow fast, and celebrate the wins along the way.
- At Assemble, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values progress, people, and purpose.
- Real room to grow your career in a high-growth environment where your contributions matter.
Equal Opportunity
- The Company is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where unique experiences are valued, and everyone has the opportunity to contribute.
- As part of our commitment to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with medical conditions or disabilities that will enable their access to the hiring process.