Accounting technician

KATIMAVIK; Magog; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Katimavik is seeking a permanent, on-site Accounting Clerk in Magog, Quebec. The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience and a college-level accounting diploma.

Primary duties include payroll cheque preparation, maintaining financial records, and reconciling accounts, with focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Acomba) is expected, along with strong oral and written communication, organization, and adaptability

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of accounting experience.
• Post and balance journal entries and payroll-related cheques.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Keep financial records and balance accounts using bookkeeping systems.
• Post journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare financial reports and statements.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledgers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Oral communication

Written communication

Dependability

Adaptability

Education

College diploma in accounting

Tools

MS Excel

QuickBooks

Sage Accounting Software

Acomba

MS Office

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 37.5 hours bi-weekly
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• Accounting
• Accounting and related services, other

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Head office

Tasks

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
• Post journal entries
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Reconcile accounts

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• MS Office
• Acomba
• Sage Accounting Software

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Day

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits