Accounts Technician

LAPORTE L.E.I.•Toronto, ON

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm specializing in pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech and industrial plant processes, which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering. We offer a stimulating environment where autonomy, collaboration and professional growth are at the heart of our daily work. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis. Discover an employer who takes care of its greatest asset: its employees! Accounts Technician – Engineering Projects Own a portfolio of engineering projects and turn project data into clear, accurate invoices—fast. If you like numbers, problem‑solving, and communicating with Project Managers and leaders to unblock issues and get paid, this role is for you. Role summary We’re looking for a highly methodical, autonomous Accounts Technician to join our Accounting team in our Toronto office in Mississauga. Your core mission is to run monthly invoicing for a high volume of projects (Time & Material and Lump Sum), follow up relentlessly, and support collections—using reports and project evolution data to anticipate questions and resolve issues quickly. Formal accounting background is not required but knowledge of accounting fundamentals as well as curiosity, structure, and judgement are.

Requirements

Extremely organized, disciplined, and able to prioritize in a recurring monthly cycle.
Strong problem‑solving and “one step ahead” mindset (anticipate what’s missing / what’s coming next).
Excellent communication and simplification skills (written + verbal).
Comfortable working with minimal formal training; collaborative with the team and knowledge sharing.
Intermediate Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables).
Basic understanding of accounting fundamentals

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (French/English) is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Own your list of projects and deliver monthly billing end‑to‑end (T&M + Lump Sum).
Read and use automated reports/project data to validate billing, spot gaps, and escalate the right questions early.
Work daily with PMs and executives: summarize issues clearly, go straight to the point, and drive decisions.
Lead collections follow‑ups with persistence and professionalism; close loops without getting discouraged.
Support with payables as needed (e.g., entering vendor invoices, reviewing expense reports, reconciling credit cards).
Participate in other accounting team processes as needed (e.g. account reconciliation)

Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards
Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare)
Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%
Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office
A work environment that encourages empowerment and professional growth. Professional reimbursement fees (e.g., APEGA, PEO) covered by the company
Mentorship programs, trainings, cross-department opportunities, etc.
3 weeks of regular vacation with 1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays. Personal/Sick leave of almost 1 week
A diverse, flexible, and non-conformist work environment that values equity, work-life balance, and promotes efficiency in daily tasks with enormous growth opportunities
Lunch & Learn sessions, team retreats, outdoor activities, family get-togethers, and workshops
Public transport and telephone reimbursement