Accounting technician

Colas Québec; Lévis; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Chaudière-Appalaches is seeking an experienced finance professional to manage financial records and prepare cost estimates. The ideal candidate will have a college diploma and over 5 years of experience in accounting, with proficiency in accounting software and tools like MS Excel. The position offers competitive health and long-term benefits, making it attractive for dedicated professionals.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Learning/training paid by employer

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in accounting or equivalent.
• Experience in preparing estimates of labour and/or material costs.
• Knowledge of maintaining general ledgers and financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Keep financial records and balance various accounts.
• Maintain ledgers and financial statements.
• Estimate and prepare costs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organized

Team player

Accurate

Judgement

Education

Non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

MS Office

JD Edwards

Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Job description

Job Details

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : French
• Hours : 37.5 hours per week
• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience : 5 years or more or equivalent experience

Work setting

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

Tasks

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

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Area of work experience

• Financial statements

Area of specialization

• Accounting

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• BonusLife 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