Accounting Technician or Assistant Controller

KATIMAVIK; Quebec; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KATIMAVIK, located in Quebec City, is seeking an Accounting Technician or Assistant Controller to join a growing construction company with a stable, long-standing accounting team. You will support a range of accounting tasks and have opportunities to evolve into an assistant controller role.

The role focuses on practical contribution, process improvement, and collaboration within a hands-on office environment.

Qualifications

• Basic training in accounting is required.
• Good proficiency with computer tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage billing and prepare payment requests.
• Compile and verify supporting documents.
• Support accounts payable and receivable.
• Perform accounting data entry and follow-up.
• Participate in process improvement.
• Gradually contribute to analyses, reports, and financial statements.
• Support payroll-related tasks if desired.
• Collaborate on related accounting tasks according to team priorities.

Skills

Meticulous

Resourceful

Fast learner

Autonomy

Education

Basic accounting training

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accounting Technician or Assistant Controller

City of Quebec

Are you looking to join a growing construction company, known for the stability of its operations and the longevity of its team? We are currently recruiting an accounting technician to support an experienced team that has been in place for several years, in a collaborative and down-to-earth work environment with the goal of promoting you to an assistant controller position.

Your Role

In collaboration with the accounting team, you will participate in a variety of tasks that will allow you to develop your versatility and contribute concretely to operations.

Main responsibilities, depending on the new resource's level of experience:

• Manage billing and prepare payment requests
  
• Compile and verify supporting documents
  
• Support accounts payable and receivable
  
• Perform accounting data entry and follow-up
  
• Participate in process improvement
  
• Gradually contribute to analyses, reports, and financial statements
  
• Support, if desired, certain payroll-related tasks
  
• Collaborate on various related accounting tasks according to the team's priorities
  

The Desired Profile

We are looking for a person who is meticulous, resourceful, quick to learn, and eager for autonomy, who enjoys understanding processes and making contributions in a concrete and evolving role. A basic training in accounting is required, as well as good proficiency with computer tools.

Desired Assets:

• Good foundation in accounting, in the construction environment (important asset)
  
• Ability to manage multiple files methodically
  
• Ease in following documented procedures
  
• Interest in continuous improvement
  
• Good judgment to spot anomalies and resolve discrepancies
  
• Team spirit and collaborative attitude
  

Why Join This Opportunity

• Well-established company and friendly environment
  
• Stable and experienced accounting team, with members who have been in place for many years
  
• Versatile role
  
• Opportunity to contribute to optimizing processes
  
• Francophone environment
  

Working Conditions

• Full-time position, 40 hours per week
  
• Vacation according to construction weeks, summer and winter
  
• Collaborative work environment in the office, close to the accounting team
  

In Summary

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a growing company, benefit from the presence of an accounting team that has been in place for several years, and occupy a concrete role where rigor, autonomy, and versatility will be fully utilized.