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Accounting technician
Summary of Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Finance Department, the accounting technician position is responsible for performing various accounting activities in support of the Finance Department.
Manage accounts payable and receivable
- Receive supplier invoices
- Codify invoices to be paid (#G/L)
- Check supplier statements to verify if payments have already been made or are due and that all invoices have been received
- Enter data into the system and process invoice payments if required
- Issue purchase orders and place orders as required, except for stationery
- Order various traffic signs according to the instructions of the Roads Manager
- Send interest payments for various loans to financial institutions
- Process various invoicing and payment follow-ups, e.g., mutual aid, culvert installation, etc.
- Conduct supplier searches
Bank reconciliations
- Print images of completed checks from the financial institution's website
- Reconcile checks submitted to the bank in the system with checks issued during the month
- Check bank statements to validate incoming and outgoing transactions
- Record direct debits and direct deposits in the system
- Concurrently verify tax deposits and report errors if necessary
- Close the month for accounts payable and the general ledger
- Print and file various reports
Support budget preparation
- Monitor the current budget for various dates (3 dates)
- Compile data for the next budget
- Conduct research requested by senior management
Support year-end preparation
- Verify and balance general ledger accounts
- Photocopies the most important invoices
- Be available to auditors
- Assist in preparing the audit file for auditors
- Close the year in the tax, 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
Requirements:
Skills sought
- Excellent financial knowledge 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 rigor in task execution;
- Ability to communicate in French and English (spoken and written);
- Professionalism and attention to detail
Requirements
- University or college diploma (DEC) or Attestation of College Studies (AEC) in accounting or finance;
- 3 years of experience in a similar position or a combination of experience and relevant training
Comments:
Schedule: Monday to Thursday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday - 9 a.m. to noon (35 hours/week) - possibility of 32 hours per week.
Attractive benefits (RRSP, medical and dental insurance)
Great team
Free access to the Beattie Lake Nature Park
Salary range: $27.70 to $41.60/hour
To apply, send you CV to Julie Boyer at jboyer@cantondegore.qc.ca before October 3rd, at noon.
