Accounting Technician

**Who Are We?**

Richelieu Hardware is a North American industry leader and a driving force in a creative and dynamic sector. We are an importer, distributor, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products.

**Our Clients** - Over 110,000 clients across North America: kitchen and bathroom cabinet manufacturers, storage and closet system companies, residential and office furniture manufacturers, door and window makers, residential and commercial woodworking firms, as well as hardware retailers including major renovation chains.

**Our Team** - More than 3,000 employees, nearly half of whom are involved in marketing, sales, and customer service. Close to 50% of our employees are Richelieu shareholders.

We are looking to fill a **permanent full-time position** for an **Accounting and Administrative Technician** at our offices in **Ville St-Laurent**.

Reporting to the **Corporate Controller - Accounting**, your role will be to support and assist your manager in a range of functions by performing various administrative follow-ups and technical accounting tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the accounting department’s daily activities.

**More specifically, the main responsibilities of an Accounting and Administrative Technician include**:
**Accounting-related activities**:

- Assist in preparing sales tax returns (GST, QST, other provincial and U.S. state sales taxes).
- Perform basic tasks related to corporate tax returns.
- Access various government agency platforms to process financial adjustments related to sales tax, corporate taxes, and business licenses.
- Contact various stakeholders to obtain necessary documentation for bookkeeping and compliance with internal controls.
- Prepare various accounting reclassifications for bookkeeping.
- Ensure the preparation of cheque requisitions and payment of certain invoices.

**Administrative-related activities**:

- Plan and organize recurring tasks and create a monthly calendar to monitor them rigorously.
- Draft various documents and/or correspondence from verbal or written guidelines.
- Perform photocopying, filing, scanning, and archiving of documents in digital directories.
- Enter data and assemble reports as needed.
- Sort department mail and follow up on recurring files related to government requirements or internal control needs (e.g. sales tax, corporate or property taxes).
- Regularly contact government agencies to obtain information needed for account reconciliation.
- Verify departmental records and maintain all files needed by the team.
- Provide user support for certain tools managed by the department.
- Assist CPAs with various tasks (tax returns, preparing spreadsheets, producing analyses, etc.).

**Requirements**:

- College diploma (DEC) in administration, accounting, or finance. A relevant combination of diploma (e.g., AEC or DEP) and experience may also be considered.
- 3 years of experience in a similar role.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
- Bilingual (French and English), both spoken and written.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Has strong organizational and time management skills.
- Shows initiative, rigor, and discretion.
- Is methodical and autonomous.
- Can meet tight deadlines.
- Builds strong interpersonal relationships and works well in a team to achieve organizational goals.

**What We Offer**:

- ** A proud Quebec flagship**: Firmly rooted in Quebec but active throughout Canada and the U.S., we enjoy strong recognition and an excellent reputation.
- ** A mature and stable company**: With over 50 years of market experience, we provide a reliable and secure work environment.
- ** Continuous growth**: Backed by solid financial health, our company is constantly expanding, opening future opportunities for all.
- ** Competitive compensation**: We offer a competitive base salary aligned with the market.
- ** Employee shareholding**: We believe in employee involvement and offer the opportunity to become a shareholder.
- ** Work-life balance**: We value a healthy, flexible work environment that supports personal and professional life.
- ** High-quality products**: We are committed to offering exceptional products to meet the demands of our most discerning clients.
- ** Opportunities for development**: We promote career advancement and ongoing training for the professional growth of our employees.