Accounting Technician

N&R CPA; Sherbrooke; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Sherbrooke, Canada, seeks an experienced accounting professional to handle payroll, maintain financial records, and prepare tax returns. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of experience, a college diploma, and be proficient in accounting software such as Quick Books and MS Excel. This position offers a hybrid work environment requiring both remote and on-site work. Benefits include free parking and a client-focused approach.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• Proficient in accounting software and financial record-keeping.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain financial records and balance accounts.
• Prepare tax returns and trial balance.

Skills

Bilingual

Attention to detail

Client focus

Time management

Team player

Education

College diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

MS Excel

Quick Books

Caseware/Caseview

Sage Accounting Software

TaxPrep

Job description

Overview

Bilingual

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Hybrid: Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

• 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 tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Caseware/Caseview
• Database software
• Inventory control software
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• TaxPrep
• MS Office
• Spreadsheet
• Xero
• Sage Accounting Software

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

Area of specialization

• Process improvement
• Accounting

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is available
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast‑paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access
• Printer

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• FlexibilityOrganized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)