Accounting Technician

VESTA; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts on products and - m

Dynamic and creative work environment

Opportunities for career growth within

Job summary

VESTA in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking an meticulous Accounting Technician to manage financial operations for our growing business. You will ensure accurate bookkeeping, support project costing, and contribute to our financial success.

You will prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and tax filings, process AP/AR and payroll, and support audits and CRA compliance. Collaboration with project managers will align financial data with contracts and timelines.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, ideally in construction, manufacturing, or stone fabrication.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to actively listen, present solutions effectively, and build rapport with customers.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to think on your feet and provide creative solutions to customer needs.
• Team Player: Works well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Initiative: A "take the opportunity and run with it" attitude and operating with a focus on urgency and objectives
• Strong organizational skills and a passion for numbers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and tax filings with accuracy.
• Process accounts payable/receivable and payroll for clients.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with CRA regulations.
• Collaborate with our team to streamline bookkeeping processes.
• Administer payroll for staff, including deductions, remittances, and T4 preparation, ensuring CRA compliance.
• Track project costs (e.g., material, labor, equipment) to support accurate job costing and profitability analysis.
• Assist with GST/HST filings, corporate tax preparation, and year-end audit support for construction-related expenses.
• Maintain organized records using accounting software (Sage) and Excel for inventory and sales tracking.
• Collaborate with project managers to align financial data with fabrication timelines and client contracts.
• Provide responsive client and vendor support, addressing billing inquiries with professionalism.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Initiative

Organizational skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree or diploma

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Accounting Technician to manage financial operations for our growing business. You will ensure accurate bookkeeping, support project costing, and contribute to our financial success.

What You\'ll Be Doing:

• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and tax filings with accuracy.


• Process accounts payable/receivable and payroll for clients.


• Support audits and ensure compliance with CRA regulations.


• Collaborate with our team to streamline bookkeeping processes.


• Administer payroll for staff, including deductions, remittances, and T4 preparation, ensuring CRA compliance.


• Track project costs (e.g., material, labor, equipment) to support accurate job costing and profitability analysis.


• Assist with GST/HST filings, corporate tax preparation, and year-end audit support for construction-related expenses.


• Maintain organized records using accounting software (Sage) and Excel for inventory and sales tracking.


• Collaborate with project managers to align financial data with fabrication timelines and client contracts.


• Provide responsive client and vendor support, addressing billing inquiries with professionalism.

What We\'re Looking For In A Successful Individual:

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).


• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, ideally in construction, manufacturing, or stone fabrication.


• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to actively listen, present solutions effectively, and build rapport with customers.


• Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to think on your feet and provide creative solutions to customer needs.


• Team Player: Works well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.


• Initiative: A \"take the opportunity and run with it\" attitude and operating with a focus on urgency and objectives


• Strong organizational skills and a passion for numbers.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly wage


• Training and development opportunities


• Employee discounts on products and services


• A dynamic and creative work environment


• Opportunities for career growth within the company