Accounting and administrative technician

Colas Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Colas Canada is seeking an Accounting and Administrative Technician to join their team in Montreal. The role involves preparing and sending invoices, managing administrative tasks, and supporting the finance team under the Corporate Controller's supervision. The ideal candidate should possess a college diploma in a related field and 1-3 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on organization and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in accounting or administration.
• Strong ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Functional proficiency in written and spoken English and excellent command of French.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and send monthly invoices.
• Manage office supplies and organize office events.
• Record and pay supplier invoices.

Skills

Organization

Rigor

Team Player

Time Management

Bilingualism (French, English)

Education

College diploma (D.E.C.) in accounting or administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.

Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.

Position Summary

Location: 5500 Royalmount Avenue, Suite 335, Mont-Royal, QC H4P 1H7
Department: Accounting
Job Type: Temporary, full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (minimum of 24 hours/week)
Reports to: Corporate Controller
Start Date: May 2025
Contract Length: 1 year with possibility of extension

Your Mission

Under the supervision of the Corporate Controller, the Accounting and Administrative Technician will record and pay supplier invoices in accordance with established policies and procedures. You will also be responsible for various administrative tasks.

Main Responsibilities

Accounting:

• Preparing and sending monthly invoices
• Issuing checks and payments by EFT, wire transfer, or transfer
• Printing invoices and matching them with checks
• Categorizing payments (physical and electronic)
• Balancing payroll accounts
• Preparing year-end statements
• Tracking cash receipts
• Performing other related accounting tasks
  

Administration:

• Processing and distributing correspondence
• Managing office supplies and other inventory
• Organizing office events
• Managing the lodge and all related tasks
• Organizing office records
• Communicating with office owners
• Performing other related administrative tasks
  

Your profile

• Hold or be in the process of obtaining a college diploma (D.E.C.) in accounting, administration, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting, administration, or a related field
• Be rigorous, autonomous, and organized
• A strong ability to work to tight deadlines
• A good team player
• Excellent command of written and spoken French
• Functional proficiency in written and spoken English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with accounting systems will be considered an asset.

DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.