accounting technician

Astaldi Canada Enterprises Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Toronto seeks an Accounting Technician to maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will manage accounts payable and receivable, handle payroll processing, and assist with financial reporting. A college diploma in accounting and 3+ years of experience are required. The role is full-time with benefits including dental care and life insurance.

Benefits

Dental care

Life insurance

Paid time off

RRSP match

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a financial or accounting clerk.
• Experience in large-scale public infrastructure construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple site priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Perform account reconciliation for accuracy.
• Draft financial statements and prepare payroll.

Skills

Proficient in various accounting software

Strong computer skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping

Familiarity with Canadian tax codes

Education

College diploma in accounting or bookkeeping

3 years of experience as an accounting clerk

Tools

SAP (ERP Software)

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

TM1 reporting system

Hyperion Software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Technician to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth operation of our accounting processes. This position requires proficiency in various accounting software and a solid understanding of accounting principles. The Accounting Technician will be responsible for managing accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and assisting with financial reporting.

Duties

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Perform account reconciliation, including bank reconciliation and account analysis, to ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Maintain organized financial records, including documentation for all transactions and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with team members to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency within the department.
• Maintain ledgers and balancing accounts using both manual and computerized systems
• Posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, preparing trial balances, and drafting financial statements
• Preparing payroll cheques as well as payments for utilities, taxes, etc.
• Submitting tax remittance, worker’s compensation, pension contribution forms, and other government documentation
• Preparing personal tax returns and statistical or financial reports

Required Qualifications

• A college diploma in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field
• Accounting / bookkeeping courses combined with at least 3 years of experience as a financial or accounting clerk
• Understanding of and experience with double-entry bookkeeping and GAAP / IFRS
• Familiarity with Canadian tax codes, including GST / HST, payroll deductions, and remittances
• Proficient in cost, manpower and equipment resource loaded schedule
• Strong computer skills specially in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• English language, written and spoken is required
• Knowledge of and experience with SAP (ERP Software) for PRs (Purchase Requests) process (Budget Assignment) preferred.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple site priorities.
• Ability to read quantity take off reports.
• At least 1+ year of experience in large-scale public infrastructure construction projects, especially Rail / LRT.
• Experience in P3 project and joint venture environment
• Experience with TM1 reporting system.
• Experience in Hyperion Software

Job Type : Full-time, Permanent

Pay : $36.00 per hour

Expected hours : 40 per week

Benefits

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Work Location : In person

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