Accounting technician

Jack Black Data Inc.; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ComptaFinance, Inc. in Quebec seeks a competent Bookkeeper for a permanent, full-time role. You will handle payroll cheques, depreciation, and ledger maintenance, ensuring accurate financial records and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with 1–2 years of experience and can work with MS Excel, Xero, Sage, and other accounting tools, while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in bookkeeping/accounting.
• Proficiency with accounting software and MS Excel; ability to manage financial records.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation.
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Post journal entries.
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports.
• Prepare tax returns.
• Prepare trial balance of books.
• Reconcile accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Organized

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

TaxPrep

MS Office

Spreadsheet

Xero

Sage Accounting Software

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• 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
• Prepare tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• TaxPrep
• MS Office
• Spreadsheet
• Xero
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Organized

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime available

Support for persons with disabilities

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people