Accounting technician

Port of Montreal; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage supplier invoices and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The role involves processing payments, resolving disputes, and maintaining accurate reporting. Ideal candidates will have a DEC in accounting, at least 5 years of experience, and proficiency in both French and English.

Benefits

Work-personal life balance

Telemedicine

Professional membership fees reimbursed

Great wages

Pension fund

Continuing training

Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in accounts payable.
• Proficiency in Office suite and good analytical skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken French and English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for invoice capture, validity, and compliance.
• Manage supplier inquiries and dispute resolutions.
• Produce financial reports and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Attention to detail

Customer-oriented

Education

Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) in accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Under the supervision of the Accounts Payable, Billing and Accounts Receivable Manager, the incumbent is responsible for processing supplier invoices. He/she also ensures the application of procedures and policies in place to ensure the quality and accuracy of transaction control.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Note: This job description describes the main responsibilities of the position, not marginal tasks. Examples of activities/tasks associated with the responsibilities are given in order to present the nature and scope of the position, but do not constitute an exhaustive list. This document describes the position, not the person occupying it.

Accounts Payable Process

- Responsible for the capture, validity and compliance of invoices according to established policies and processes.
- Participates in the accounts payable process, ensuring documentation and quality control.
- Reconcile accounts payable, identify discrepancies and participate in problem resolution.
- Reconcile contract holdbacks with invoices.
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accuracy and compliance of invoices and payments.
- Act professionally and expertly in all internal and external communications.
Dispute resolution
- Manage supplier inquiries, disputes and claims related to payables and payments, in collaboration with other relevant departments, in order to find satisfactory solutions for all parties involved.
Financial reporting

- Produce regular reports on the aging of accounts payable and expense accounts.
- Provide relevant analysis to assist in decision making.
- Write or complete various reports for internal use.
- Provide documents, information and explanations requested by auditors.
- Prepare accounting entries as required.
Regulatory compliance
- Ensure compliance with accounts payable regulations, ensuring that actions are taken in accordance with established standards. (GST/QST)

Process improvement
- Participate in the continuous improvement of processes related to his/her position and/or department, identifying inefficiencies and proposing solutions to optimize workflows.
- Participates in meetings with other departments as required (procurement, IT and budget managers).
- Responsible for training related to accounts payable processes and maintaining up-to-date documentation.

Perform any other related duties.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education: Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) specializing in accounting or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Competencies:
- Customer-oriented.
- Ability to work independently.
- Collaborate with various departments, fostering lasting professional relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Navigate turbulence.
- Optimization and solution-oriented.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and confidential data on file.
Experience: Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
Special requirements:
- Proficiency in Office suite.
- Good knowledge of EXCEL.
- Knowledge of financial management systems and ERP (SAP an asset).
- Good analytical skills.
- Good oral and written French.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Knowledge of Power BI is an asset.

Required skills:

• Bilingual (French and english)
• SAP (Knowledge of the SAP system and its components an asset.)
• Work-personal life balance
• Telemedecine
• Telecommuting
• Professional membership fees reimbursed
• Great wages
• Pension fund
• Continuing training
• OPUS card
• Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)

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