Accounting Technician

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 administration technician are to :

• Produce, verify and post required adjusting entries to the general ledger.
• Account for, verify and analyze specific expenses incurred and validate the application of certain internal controls.
• Prepare various general ledger account reconciliations, prepare monthly, quarterly, annual or ad hoc reports and explain variances.
• Answer questions from the management team regarding reports produced.
• Prepare forms and related materials for various Canadian and U.S. government agencies while respecting deadlines.
• Manage the collection of documents and validate approvals, following up when necessary. Communicate results with operations teams.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete follow-up files.
• Manage the process of sending and receiving documents for certain control tests on the company's operational processes required under Bill for public companies.
• Create and support employees in managing their expense accounts via an application.
• Perform all other related tasks as requested by immediate supervisor.

Requirements:

• Accounting technician or combination of certificates or diplomas and relevant experience
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in accounting
• Experience working with an ERP tool, such as Oracle, SAP, JDE, etc. an asset
• Bilingualism (French and English) both written and spoken

The ideal candidate is...

• Analytical and rigorous
• Excellent communication skills
• Collaborative and team player
• Strong organizational skills and versatility are essential assets
• Special attention to detail and follow-up
• Sense of priorities and deadline management
• Good command of Excel and the MS Office suite
• Highly developed sense of professionalism and ethics

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 120,000 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.

• 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.