Accounting Technician – Accounts Payable

RESPONSABILITIES

Manage accounts payable:

• Check invoices against Receiving documents, verify items and enter invoices in the system;
• Reconcile supplier statements and the data in the system;
• Enter and issue payments to suppliers;
• Review the chronological list of accounts payable, identify errors, and make corrections as required;
• Prepare accounts payable information required for the year-end audit;
• Reconcile invoices and account statements for some credit cards;
• Respond to internal client requests, providing support for various tasks;
• Respond to supplier requests.

Provide support during peak periods:

• Assist with corporate accounts payable and Finance team projects;
• Suggest improvements to processes;
• Perform additional tasks to support the team during peak periods;
• Perform all other related administrative duties;

 TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• College diploma (DEC) in accounting and management technology, diploma of vocational studies (DEP) in accounting, or equivalent;
• Experience in accounts payable or a similar administrative role is an asset;
• Any other combination of diplomas and/or relevant experience will be considered.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of French, both spoken and written;
• Beginner-level knowledge of English, both spoken and written, sufficient to communicate (less than 10% of the time) with English-speaking employees, suppliers, or partners, as well as with colleagues in Canadian branches;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP software (an asset);
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Microsoft environment;

SOFT SKILLS

The incumbent must possess the following qualities:

• Ability to work in a team;
• Detail-oriented, sound judgment, ability to work independently, resourceful;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Ability to adapt to change;
• Flexible, strong sense of initiative.