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accounting technician
Job Category:
Administration / Finance
Position Type:
Permanent, Full-time
Posting Start Date:
October 29, 2024
Posting End Date:
November 13, 2024
Summary of Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Finance manager, the accounting technician is responsible for carrying out various accounting activities in support of the Finance Department.
Accounts payable and receivable management
- Receive supplier invoices
- Codify invoices to be paid (#G/L)
- Check supplier account statements to verify if payments have already been made ou need to be made, follow up on missing invoices
- Enter data into the system and pay invoices as required
- Issue purchase orders and place orders punctually (with the exception of stationery orders)
- Order various road signs according to the instructions of the public works manager
- Send interest payments for various loans to financial institutions
- Proceed with various invoicing and various payment follow-ups e.g. mutual aid, installation of culverts, etc.
- Conduct supplier searches
Bank reconciliations
- Print the image of past checks from the financial institution's website
- Reconcile checks made to the bank in the system with checks issued during the month
- Verify the bank statement to validate entries and exits
- Record automatic withdrawals and direct deposits in the system
- Check tax deposits at the same time and report errors if necessary
- Close the month at the accounts payable and general ledger level
- Print and classify various reports
Support in preparing the budget
- Monitor the current budget at various times (3 dates)
- Compile data for the next budget
- Conduct research requested by general management
Support in preparing for the end of the year
- Check general ledger accounts and balance them
- Make photocopies of the most important invoices
- Be available to auditors
- Help with preparation of the audit file for auditors
- Proceed with the closing of the year for taxation, accounts payable, financial commitments and payroll modules
Miscellaneous
- Monitor group insurance premiums
- Receive invoices
- Validate changes
- Validate deductions
- Prepare employment records when required
- Annual compilation of the list of contracts over $25,000 for the Mayor's report
- All other related tasks
Competences
- Very good knowledge of finance and analytical skills;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite software
- Knowledge of PG software, an asset;
- Knowledge of municipal accounting, an asset;
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and have rigor when executing tasks;
- Ability to communicate in French and English (spoken and written);
- Professionalism and attention to detail
Requirements
- University or college diploma (DEC) or certificate of college studies (AEC) in accounting or finance
- 3 years of experience in a similar position or a combination of experience and relevant training
Working conditions
- Schedule: Monday to Thursday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday - 9 a.m. to noon (35 hrs/week) - possibility of 32 hours per week.
- Interesting benefits (RRSP, medical and dental insurance)
- Great work team
- Free access to the Lac Beattie Nature Park
- Salary scale: $27.19 to $40.79/h
To apply : send your CV and letter of motivation to jboyer@cantondegore.qc.ca before November 13 at 5 PM.