Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician

Department: Finance

Position Status: Full-time

Supervisor: Controller

Travel Required: None

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 37.5 hours/week

POSITION SUMMARY:

The accounting technician will participate in all aspects of the accounting cycle. From bookkeeping to data entry, month end closing, GL and ledger reconciliations and all other related tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s):

• Payables cycle: Receive and process a large number of invoices. Reconcile balance with vendors, issue checks, issue credit and debit notes.
• Process checks runs, EFT payments.
• Enter customer deposits and reconcile customer balances.
• Actively contribute to AR collections, follow-ups, etc
• Prepare month end bank reconciliations.
• Participate in month end closing procedures, journal entries, debits and credits.
• Maintain general ledger and reconciliation of all accounts.
• Other accounting and administrative related tasks.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Accounting Certificate

Experience: 3 years of experience in a similar accounting role.

Computer Skills:

Intermediate Computer Knowledge: Able to create, use, navigate and perform reports at an Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Job Specific Software: Basic ability to create, use and retrieve project related information from ERP systems (specifically Microsoft Dynamics), Product Configurator software and Salesforce.

Other Requirements:

· Strong knowledge of the accounting cycle

· Requires skills and a strong sense for defining priorities.

· This position requires an independent and autonomous individual.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Competency Statement(s):

• Professionalism: Interact with business partners in a clear and professional manner
• Communication - Expressing oneself clearly in conversation, in business writing, and in all interactions with others both in French and English.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness - The ability to notice, interpret, and anticipate rising concerns.
• Forward Thinking - Anticipating the implications and consequences of situations and taking appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
• Technical Expertise - Depth of knowledge in accounting
• Thoroughness - Ensuring one's own information are complete and accurate.
• Stress Management - Ability to keep functioning effectively when under pressure and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Personal Credibility - Demonstrates and is perceived to be responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Flexibility - Openness to different and new ways of thinking; willingness to modify one's preferred way of doing things, adaptability to change

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Friendly office environment with a close working team.

Language:

• High level of verbal and written proficiency in French and English.

Additional Notes:

This job description outlines the essential responsibilities and qualifications for the accounting Technician. However, as our company continues to grow and evolve, there may be adjustments to tasks and responsibilities to meet emerging needs and opportunities. We encourage a collaborative and adaptable mindset to contribute to our common success. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Accounts payable: 2 years (preferred)
• Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
• Bookkeeping: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person