Accounting Technician

Face to Face Games•Montreal, QC

80d

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented, independent and results-driven Accounting Technician to join our Accounting Department. This position will be responsible for payroll processing and several essential accounting functions, including account reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis and month-end closing activities. The successful candidate must proactively follow up on outstanding items and ensure that assigned accounting work is completed accurately and within the required deadlines. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Canadian payroll, strong Excel and Power Query skills, and the ability to analyze transactions and independently resolve discrepancies.

Requirements

DEC or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field
Minimum one year of Canadian payroll processing experience — mandatory
Minimum one year of accounting experience, including account reconciliations and transaction analysis
Good knowledge of Canadian payroll requirements
Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS and data analysis
Hands-on experience with Power Query — mandatory
Ability to import, clean, transform, combine and reconcile data from multiple sources
Experience with an ERP, accounting system and payroll software
Ability to analyze large volumes of transactions and trace discrepancies to their source
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Strong organizational, prioritization and deadline-management skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership of issues through resolution
Proactive approach to follow-up and communication
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Discretion when handling confidential payroll and financial information
English proficiency is required to communicate regularly with employees, vendors and other stakeholders located outside Quebec

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-volume transaction environment is an asset
Retail, e-commerce or multi-entity accounting experience is an asset
Experience with ADP, NetSuite or Shopify is an asset
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and French are an asset

Responsibilities

Process full-cycle Canadian payroll accurately and within established deadlines
Review timesheets, vacation, leaves, taxable benefits, deductions and payroll adjustments
Analyze payroll registers and investigate discrepancies or unusual transactions
Reconcile payroll reports to bank records and the general ledger
Prepare payroll and employer-contribution journal entries
Assist with Records of Employment, annual tax slips and year-end payroll reporting
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and provincial payroll requirements
Perform bank, credit card and general ledger account reconciliations
Investigate and clear reconciling items and outstanding balances promptly
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses and reclassifications
Post and review vendor invoices when required
Actively support monthly and annual closing activities
Prepare account analyses and supporting schedules for financial reporting
Review account balances and identify errors, risks or unusual transactions
Prepare and file monthly GST/QST returns
Support external audits and prepare requested documentation
Produce ad hoc financial reports and analyses for management
Use Power Query to import, clean, transform and combine data from multiple sources
Create and maintain automated Excel files for reconciliations and recurring reports
Identify inefficiencies, recurring errors and opportunities for automation
Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls
Document accounting procedures and analytical files
Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and ensure they are completed by their deadlines
Proactively follow up with other departments regarding missing information
Escalate issues or obstacles before they affect accounting deadlines
Perform other accounting duties based on the company’s priorities