Accounting Technician

As an Accounting Technician, you will help oversee LawZero’s financial and accounting operations. LawZero is a non-profit organization funded through two main sources: donations from private foundations and public grants. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will contribute to the smooth running of day-to-day operations in Canada and internationally. You will ensure data accuracy, transaction compliance, and the thorough preparation of accounting deliverables. A portion of your time will also be dedicated to supporting the accounting operations of Mila, the Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute. Your contribution • Manage the accounts payable cycle : review and allocate costs on complex invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts, projects, and tax codes; follow up with stakeholders as needed to ensure accuracy; enter invoices and prepare payments. • Manage the accounts receivable cycle : review contracts, validate information with stakeholders, determine applicable sales taxes, enter invoices, review overdue accounts, and follow up on outstanding payments. • Verify that employee expense reports comply with applicable policies . • Collect supporting documentation for employee credit card transactions and record journal entries. • Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, prepare month-end schedules for the organization and its international branch. • Prepare bank reconciliations related to accounts payable and receivable activities. • Work closely with our accounting partners . • Suggest and contribute to process improvement projects . • Provide occasional backup support for LawZero’s payroll processing when the person responsible for payroll is absent. • Assist the accounting team with related tasks. What you bring • Education: a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Accounting or a bachelor’s degree in Accounting . • Experience: at least two years as an Accounting Technician, with experience in accounts payable and receivable, month-end closing, payroll and employee expenses. • A strong focus on accuracy, efficient data entry skills and comfort with repetitive operational tasks. • Experience in a growing organization with multiple entities and international operations . • Experience in a non-profit organization is an asset. • Ability to adapt to a dynamic and constantly evolving environment. • Strong analytical skills, thoroughness and attention to detail. • Independence, resourcefulness and excellent organizational skills. • Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with partners across different organizations. • Proficiency in French and English . • Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace (Google Sheets, Google Docs) and/or Microsoft Office (Excel, Word). • Knowledge of NetSuite or another ERP system is an asset. What we offer • The chance to contribute meaningfully to a globally critical initiative • Comprehensive health benefits (including mental health and wellness management account) • 20 days of vacation per year upon start • Employer contribution of 4% to your retirement savings, with no required employee match • Additional compensation totaling 8% of your salary to apply towards additional retirement savings or bonuses (independent of group and individual performance) • A team of passionate world-class experts in their field • A collaborative and inclusive work environment in our vibrant office space in the heart of Little Italy, in the trendy Mile-Ex district, close to public transportation About LawZero LawZero is a non-profit organization committed to advancing research and creating technical solutions that enable safe-by-design AI systems. Its scientific direction is based on new research and methods proposed by Professor Yoshua Bengio, the most cited AI