Accounting Technician - Maternity Leave Contract

Alta Equipment Group•Waterloo, QC

1d•Remote

About The Position

Alta Equipment Company, having recently acquired AULT, is seeking an Accounting Technician specializing in Accounts Payable and Receivable for a 15-month maternity leave contract in Waterloo, QC. AULT is a leading equipment supplier, distributing recognized industry brands. The role involves managing supplier invoices, preparing payments, tracking due dates, processing employee travel expenses, issuing customer invoices, monitoring accounts, posting payments, and resolving discrepancies with sales or project departments. Additionally, the position requires posting journal entries, participating in month-end closing procedures, contributing to process improvements, drafting accounting procedures, supporting audits, and maintaining up-to-date customer and supplier files.

Requirements

College diploma (DEC) in accounting or a related field.
Minimum of 2 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate Excel).
Bilingual in spoken and written French (intermediate level—minimum required).
Diligence, attention to detail, independence, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
Team-oriented and collaborative.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics software (an asset).
Knowledge of Concur software (a plus).

Responsibilities

Verify, code, and enter supplier invoices.
Prepare payments (checks, wire transfers, etc.).
Track payment due dates and manage relationships with suppliers.
Ensure invoices match purchase orders and receipts.
Process employee travel expenses.
Issue invoices to customers based on agreements or services rendered.
Monitor customer accounts and send reminders as needed.
Post received payments to the correct accounts.
Work collaboratively with the sales or project department to resolve discrepancies or disputes.
Post journal entries in the financial system.
Participate in month-end closing (adjusting entries, accruals, etc.).
Contribute to the improvement of accounting processes.
Drafting accounting procedures.
Support the team during audits or external reviews.
Maintain up-to-date supplier and customer files.
Other tasks deemed relevant by management.