Accounting technician

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Finance
• Civil (road and bridge construction, etc.)

Tasks

• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
• Estimate costs
• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• Take-off packages
• JD Edwards
• Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Area of work experience

• Financial statements

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Security and safety

• Confidential security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program