Accounting Technician– Accounting Firm
Downtown Montreal | Full-Time | 5 Days In Office
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Technician to join a well-established accounting firm in downtown Montreal.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys managing multiple client files, working independently, and being part of a professional and collaborative accounting environment.
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, comfortable working with deadlines, and has solid communication skills in both English and French.
You Will Be Accountable For:
- Performing full-cycle bookkeeping, from transactional recording through the preparation of monthly and annual internal financial statements
- Preparing journal entries, reconciliations, trial balances, and month-end and year-end closings
- Reconciling bank accounts, accounts receivable and payable, credit cards, and intercompany loans
- Preparing, calculating, and filing government remittances, including GST/QST, payroll, DAS, and related filings
- Maintaining complete, accurate, and well-organized financial records in accordance with firm standards
- Managing assigned client mandates independently while meeting budget, deadline, and quality expectations
- Communicating clearly and professionally with clients, government authorities, and internal team members
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members as needed
- Using the firm’s accounting and payroll systems efficiently, including QuickBooks Desktop and Online, Sage 50,
CaseWare, Write-Up, Acomba, ADP, Dayforce/Ceridian, Excel, and Word
What You Bring:
- Previous bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accounting firm or professional services workplace
- Strong knowledge of full-cycle bookkeeping and Canadian/Quebec government remittances
- Experience preparing reconciliations, trial balances, and month-end/year-end files
- Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to independently manage multiple files and competing deadlines
- Strong client-service and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French
- Robust proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
The Opportunity:
This position is ideal for an experienced bookkeeper who enjoys taking ownership of their work and building strong relationships with clients while working alongside an experienced accounting team.
Location: Downtown Montreal
Schedule: Monday to Friday, in office
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Company events
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Can you come downtown 5 days a week?
Experience:
- Accounting Technician: 5 years (required)
Language:
- English and French (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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