Accounting Technician

AGA Benefit Solutions; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AGA Benefit Solutions is seeking an Accounting Technician to support financial operations across Canada. You will enter data in the Acomba system, perform bank reconciliations, process payroll via ADP, handle accounts payable, and assist with monthly tax reports.

The ideal candidate will have a college diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, at least three years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Administrative Techniques, Finance or Accounting, or a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least three years of relevant experience.
• At least three years of experience using accounting software (Acomba is a significant asset).
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in both French and English, spoken and written.
• Experience in group insurance is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Enter data into the Acomba accounting system.
• Perform bank reconciliations for various bank accounts.
• Process payroll using the ADP system.
• Enter supplier invoices and process payments to vendors (accounts payable).
• Perform administrative tasks related to collection and distribution of insurance premiums to insurers.
• Maintain records of fixed assets.
• Prepare monthly tax reports.
• Follow up on accounts receivable.
• Enter daily data into cash flow spreadsheets.
• Perform administrative tasks related to claims payments.
• Participate in the budgeting process.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Accuracy

Rigor

Education

College diploma in Administrative Techniques (Finance/Accounting)

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Acomba

ADP

Microsoft Office

Job description

AGA Benefit Solutions is experiencing rapid growth across Canada, driven by the ongoing development of its employees’ skills and abilities. Join our star team! You will have the opportunity to advance your career within the company while enjoying a high degree of autonomy and initiative.

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Technician will be primarily responsible for performing a variety of accounting-related tasks.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for, among other things:

• Entering data into the Acomba accounting system;
• Performing bank reconciliations for various bank accounts;
• Processing payroll using the ADP system;
• Entering supplier invoices and processing payments to various vendors (accounts payable);
• Performing administrative tasks related to the collection and distribution of insurance premiums to insurers;
• Maintaining records of fixed assets;
• Preparing monthly tax reports;
• Following up on accounts receivable;
• Entering daily data into the cash flow spreadsheet;
• Performing administrative tasks related to claims payments;
• Participating in the budgeting process;
• Performing any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have the Following Qualifications and Skills:

• A college diploma in Administrative Techniques, specializing in Finance or Accounting, or a bachelor’s degree in Accounting;
• At least three years of relevant experience;
• At least three years of experience using accounting software (experience with Acomba is a significant asset);
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and rigor;
• The ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions;
• Fluency in both French and English, spoken and written;
• Experience in group insurance is an asset.