Purpose:
Accounting Technician is responsible for providing accounting support, keeping records of accounts, verifying procedures used for transactions and bookkeeping services.

Primary Functions:
In general, but not limited to:

• Processing accounts payable invoices, verifying supporting documentation, matching invoices to purchase orders, and preparing payments to vendors.
• Maintaining accurate financial records within Sage accounting software and ensuring transactions are properly coded to the appropriate accounts and job numbers.
• Reconciling bank accounts, credit card statements, and vendor accounts to ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Assisting with accounts receivable activities, including monitoring customer balances, tracking payments, and following up on outstanding invoices when required.
• Processing payroll information, reviewing employee time records, and assisting with payroll-related reconciliations and remittances.
• Preparing and submitting government remittances, including GST, payroll deductions, workers’ compensation reporting, and other regulatory filings as required.
• Maintaining vendor records, responding to supplier inquiries, and assisting with credit applications and account management.
• Preparing financial reports, account analyses, aging reports, and supporting documentation for management and year-end accounting requirements.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end accounting procedures, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and audit preparation.
• Supporting the implementation and improvement of accounting processes, internal controls, and document management systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Critical Skills & Qualifications: 

• Business Accounting Diploma
• Must be a multi-task and adapt to changing deadlines.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Solid understanding of MS Office
• Sage knowledge an asset

Training in-house:

• Fieldglass
• Payroll Summary
• Sage
• Workhub