Accounting Technician

KPMG LLP Canada; Brossard; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Accounting Technician to support its Montreal South Shore team. The role involves payroll bookkeeping, client relationship management, and various accounting tasks. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and relevant experience. KPMG values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in equivalent duties.
• Ability to prepare reviews and compilation engagement files.

Responsibilities

• Perform payroll tasks for a group of small clients.
• Prepare GST/QST reports and tax slips.
• Maintain relationships with clients.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting and Management

Tools

QuickBooks

MS Office

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

As a Accounting Technician, you will have the opportunity to support the growth of our KPMG Family and assist our Montreal South Shore team and clients in their payroll bookkeeping. Your strong organizational skills and resourcefulness will enable you to effectively manage the bookkeeping of multiple clients and ensure that KPMG clients receive superior service, all under the supervision of experienced colleagues.

What you will do

• Perform payroll tasks for a group of small clients
• Perform monthly bookkeeping tasks, bank reconciliation, receivable and payables, etc
• Prepare GST/QST reports.
• Prepare tax slips such as T4s/RL1s, T5s and other relevant slips.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients
• Occasionally travel to client premises, if required

What you bring to the role

• Post-secondary education, Accounting and Management.
• 7-10 years of experience with equivalent duties.
• Member of National Payroll Institute/Canadian Payroll Association an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in French.
• Demonstrated expertise in monthly accounting and balance sheet reconciliation
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Acomba, an asset
• Ability to prepare reviews and compilation engagement (notices to reader) files and working papers, including unaudited financial statements, is an asset.
• Professionalism, ability to work independently and intrinsic initiative in work performance.
• Organizational skills.
• Positive attitude in situations that may differ from engagement to engagement and under tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage several files simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.