Accounting Technician

Socket.dev; Markham; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RRSP with employer contribution

Annual bonus program

Telemedicine

Wellness reimbursement

Training & advancement

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Corporate discounts

Job summary

AGF is seeking an Accounting Technician to join our Ontario finance team. In this role you will oversee cash operations, perform bank reconciliations, process customer receipts, and assist with month-end closing in a large ERP environment.

You will apply revenue recognition principles, maintain GL schedules, and collaborate with internal departments to streamline workflows while ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS and local GAAP.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of professional accounting experience, ideally in a large-scale ERP environment.
• Proven proficiency in reconciliations, revenue recognition, and month-end procedures.
• Advanced Excel capabilities and a high degree of precision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to perform both independently and collaboratively.
• Technical familiarity with SAP or Oracle Financial modules beneficial
• Understanding of IFRS or local GAAP frameworks for revenue.
• Previous engagement with corporate treasury or cash management functions.
• Experience developing documentation for external audit verification

Responsibilities

• Direct daily cash functions and monitor liquidity positions.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations and resolve any found variances.
• Record and allocate customer remittances precisely within the ERP system.
• Generate counter sales invoices while maintaining thorough supporting files.
• Apply revenue recognition principles in line with corporate and accounting standards.
• Draft and post essential journal entries for the monthly closing process.
• Maintain detailed GL schedules and audit trails for period-end reviews.
• Assist with audit requirements and address inquiries regarding account balances.
• Partner with internal departments to streamline workflows and resolve financial discrepancies.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Revenue recognition

Excel advanced

ERP systems

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle Financials

Job description

About AGF :

At AGF, we’re a trailblazing force in reinforcing steel and post-tensioning, with more than 75 years of excellence and over 50,000 successful projects achieved. Renowned for our strong focus on health and safety, family spirit and culture of innovation, we take pride in being the heartbeat of major construction projects in Canada and across the globe.

In Ontario, we have contributed to tons of projects, literally! From the light-rail transit in Toronto, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), the SickKids Research Institute, the Concord Sky, and beyond, our expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including institutional, industrial, civil engineering, commercial, and residential.

About the role

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Technician will oversee cash operations, execute bank reconciliations, and process customer receipts. This role requires a candidate who can navigate complex ERP environments to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct daily cash functions and monitor liquidity positions.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations and resolve any found variances.
• Record and allocate customer remittances precisely within the ERP system.
• Generate counter sales invoices while maintaining thorough supporting files.
• Apply revenue recognition principles in line with corporate and accounting standards.
• Draft and post essential journal entries for the monthly closing process.
• Maintain detailed GL schedules and audit trails for period-end reviews.
• Assist with audit requirements and address inquiries regarding account balances.
• Partner with internal departments to streamline workflows and resolve financial discrepancies.

What we're looking for:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of professional accounting experience, ideally in a large-scale ERP environment.
• Proven proficiency in reconciliations, revenue recognition, and month-end procedures.
• Advanced Excel capabilities and a high degree of precision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to perform both independently and collaboratively.
• Technical familiarity with SAP or Oracle Financial modules beneficial
• Understanding of IFRS or local GAAP frameworks for revenue.
• Previous engagement with corporate treasury or cash management functions.
• Experience developing documentation for external audit verification

What we offer :

• Full insurance coverage (health, dental, and vision) from day one;
• Group RRSP with employer contribution (4%);
• Annual wage increases based on both company and individual performance and annual bonus program;
• Telemedicine program and employee assistance program from day one;
• Company Wellness Plan Reimbursement: $600 annually for physical activities to promote health and wellness;
• Training offered & advancement opportunities;
• Paid vacation and 5 paid personal days for christmas time;
• 5 paid sick days and statutory holidays;
• Years of service recognition program,
• Corporate discounts (ski resorts, golf, car rentals, furniture stores, etc.)

AGF is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!

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