accounting technician

Government of Canada; Lévis; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Lévis, Canada is seeking a qualified individual to manage financial records, prepare accounting reports, and ensure accurate reconciliation of accounts. Candidates are required to have a college diploma in Accounting and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel is essential, along with strong attention to detail and time management skills. The role mandates onsite work with no remote options, offering various health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long-term care insurance

Maternity and parental benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience in accounting or finance.

Responsibilities

• Keep financial records and maintain various accounts with bookkeeping systems.
• Prepare statistical, financial and accounting reports.
• Reconcile accounts and estimate costs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Organized

Judgement

Education

College diploma in Accounting or equivalent experience

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

MS Office

JD Edwards

Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Job description

Overview Languages

French

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience
• Accounting

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

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

Responsibilities Tasks

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

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

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

Area of work experience

• Invoices
• Financial statements

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information 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

Benefits

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