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How much do private accounting jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for private accounting in Quebec is $96,341.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,500.00 and $122,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is private accounting?

A Private Accounting job involves handling the financial transactions, records, and reporting for a specific company rather than providing services to multiple clients. Private accountants work internally within an organization to manage budgets, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. They may also assist with cost analysis, tax preparation, and financial planning to support business decisions. Unlike public accountants, who work for accounting firms and serve various clients, private accountants focus solely on their employer's financial health.

What are the typical career advancement opportunities in private accounting?

Private Accounting offers a clear pathway for professional growth, starting from positions such as Staff Accountant and advancing to roles like Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Controller, or even Chief Financial Officer (CFO) within an organization. As you gain more experience and achieve relevant certifications, you may take on greater responsibilities—including overseeing teams, managing budgets, and driving strategic financial decisions. Many companies also support ongoing professional development through training, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement programs. Career advancement is often tied to your ability to deliver accurate financial insights, streamline processes, and contribute to the overall success of the business.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in private accounting, and why are they important?

To thrive in Private Accounting, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting principles, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle, and certifications such as CPA or CMA, are commonly required. Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills help professionals excel in managing financial records and collaborating with internal teams. These abilities ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and effective business decision-making within private organizations.

Do private accountants make good money?

Private accountants typically earn competitive salaries that vary based on experience, education, and industry. Entry-level positions may start lower, but with certifications like CPA and experience, private accountants can achieve higher compensation levels, especially in large organizations or specialized fields.

How to work in private accounting?

To work in private accounting, you typically need a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Relevant skills include proficiency with accounting software like QuickBooks or SAP, strong attention to detail, and understanding of financial regulations. Certifications such as CPA or CMA can enhance job prospects and advancement opportunities.

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Infographic showing various Private Accounting job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,341 per year, or $46.3 per hour.

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Job description

Position:Fund Accountant
Location:Montreal

About Us

The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world's largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations.Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide.

Whatisit like to work here?

Weare drivento excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team.

The Opportunity

We are lookingfor an accomplishedFund Accountantto join ourfund accountingteamas part of our financial services businessin Montreal.

Consistently recognised as one of Montreal's Top Employers, the Maples Groupestablishedour operations in the central downtown area in 2009. Our Montreal office exemplifies our culturally rich and entrepreneurial organisation, with over 300 colleagues from 50 countries collaborating to deliver best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide.

Your primary responsibilities include:

  • willbe responsible forprocessing transactions and accounting entries for a portfolio of investment funds and the preparation of portfolios and cash reconciliationsdaily;
  • the preparation of Net Asset Value ("NAV") files for a portfolio of medium to high complexity investment funds;
  • liaison with investment managers, primebrokersand custodians in relation to trading activity, asrequired, for transaction processing and NAV preparation;
  • preparation of client compliance files;
  • maintenance of client database and performance of general administration functions relating to client funds;
  • assistingin the invoicing process and collection of receivables and liaison with auditors to provide required information and respond to audit queries.

What You Bring

In addition to a commitment to delivering superior candidate and stakeholder experiences:

  • will have a university degree in accounting or finance;
  • a professional accounting qualification (CA, CGA, CMA or equivalent) would be an asset, together with 2-3years'of relevant experience in financial services with a leading accountancy practice or financial institution;
  • US Onshore and Offshore fund accounting/administration experience is an asset;
  • key skills for this role are as follows: a sound working knowledge of all Windows applications; knowledge of fund accounting applications; experience of relationship management and client service; excellent time management, organizational, prioritization and communication skills, both verbal and written (fluent written and oral English).

Benefits & Rewards

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships.The Maples Groupprioritisesemployee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical,dentaland optical)
  • Competitive vacation packages
  • Educationalassistanceand professional developmentprogrammes
  • Savings or pension plan
  • Life insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Global mental wellnessprogramme
  • Sports clubs and social events

You can learn more about the Maples Group onour corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on ourCareers Pageor onLinkedIn.

Disclaimer:All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice atmaples.com/privacyfor details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.

"Please note that it is the Maples Group standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based inthe Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will takea number offactors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before a decision is made. Further details will be provided at the time any conditional job offer is made."

Poste:Comptable de fonds

Lieu:Montreal, Canada

A propos de nous

Le GroupeMaplesest un leader mondial des services financiers auquel font confiance de nombreux gestionnaires de fonds de couverture, societes de capital-investissement et entreprises internationales parmi les plus importants au monde.Nos equipes financieres et juridiques, qui travaillent cote a cote, fournissent constamment des services primes a une clientele mondiale, offrant ainsi des possibilites d'apprentissage et de carriere inegalees a nos 2500collegues dans le monde.

Milieu de travail

Nous sommes determines a exceller et la collaboration est la cle de notre reussite constante. Nous pouvons aller plus loin pour nos clients parce que nous allons aussi plus loin les uns pour les autres. Notre culture inclusive cree un environnement ou les gens peuvent etre eux-memes au travail, tout en donnant le meilleur d'eux-memes. Quel que soit votre lieu de travail au sein du GroupeMaples, vous ferez partie d'une equipe mondiale.

L'occasion

Nous recherchons un Comptable de fondsaccompli pour se joindre a notre equipe de la Comptabilite de fondsau sein de notre activite de services financiers a Montreal.

Constamment reconnu comme l'un des meilleurs employeurs de Montreal, le GroupeMaplesa etabli ses activites dans le centre-ville en 2009. Notre bureau de Montreal illustre bien la richesse culturelle et l'esprit d'entreprise de notre organisation, avec plus de 300collegues de 50pays qui collaborent pour fournir des solutions de premier ordre a des clients du monde entier.

Vos principales responsabilites comprennent :

  • seraresponsable du traitement des transactions et des ecritures comptables pour un portefeuille de fonds de placement ainsi que de la preparation des portefeuilles et des rapprochements de l'encaisse au quotidien ;
  • dela preparation de fichiers de valeur de l'actif net pour un portefeuille de fonds d'investissement de complexite moyenne aelevee;
  • dela liaison avec les gestionnaires de placements, les courtiers principaux et les depositaires en rapport avec l'activite de negociation, au besoin, pour le traitement des transactions et la preparation de la valeur de l'actifnet;
  • dela preparation des dossiers de conformite des clients ;
  • dela maintenance de la base de donnees clients et de l'execution des fonctions d'administration generale relatives aux fonds desclients;
  • departiciper au processus de facturation et de recouvrement des creances et de la liaison avec les auditeurs afin de fournir les informations requises et repondre aux questions d'audit.

Votre contribution

Outre un engagement a offrir une experience superieure aux candidats et aux parties prenantes :

  • lecandidat retenu aura un diplome universitaire en comptabilite ou en finance ;
  • untitre professionnel en comptabilite ou en finance (CA, CGA, CMA ou equivalent) constituerait un atout avec deux a trois annees d'experience pertinente dans le secteur des services financiers aupres d'un grand cabinet comptable ou d'une institution financiere ;
  • uneexperience en comptabilite ou en administration de fonds aux Etats-Unis et hors frontiere est un atout ;
  • lescompetences cles pour ce role sont les suivantes : une bonne connaissance pratique de toutes les applications Windows, une connaissance des applications de comptabilite de fonds, une experience de la gestion des relations et du service a la clientele, d'excellentes aptitudes de gestion du temps, d'organisation, d'etablissement des priorites et de communication, a la fois verbale et ecrite (anglais parle et ecrit courant).

Vous pouvez en savoir plus sur le GroupeMaplessurnotre siteWeb d'entreprise. Decouvrez notre culture et notre equipe sur notrepage Carrieresou surLinkedIn.

Clause de non-responsabilite:tous les renseignements personnels recueillis au cours du processus de candidature seront utilises uniquement aux fins de recrutement. Veuillez consulter notre avis sur la protection de la vie privee des demandeurs d'emploi a l'adressemaples.com/privacy(en anglais seulement) pour en savoir plus sur la maniere dont nous gerons leurs renseignements personnels.

"Veuillez noter que la politique standard du Groupe Maples consiste a effectuer diverses verifications des antecedents de tous les candidats a qui une offre d'emploi conditionnelle est faite. A l'exception des postes bases en Republique d'Irlande, les verifications des antecedents comprendront une verification du casier judiciaire lorsqu'une offre d'emploi conditionnelle est faite. Si vous avez un casier judiciaire, cela ne signifie pas que votre offre d'emploi sera automatiquement retiree. Le Groupe Maples prendra toutes les decisions relatives aux offres d'emploi au cas par cas et tiendra compte d'un certain nombre de facteurs, tels que le poste auquel vous postulez et la nature et les circonstances de l'infraction passee. Vous aurez la possibilite de discuter avec nous avant qu'une decision ne soit prise. De plus amples details vous seront fournis au moment ou une offre d'emploi conditionnelle vous sera faite."

Employment Type: Full-Time