ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

Every month-end close depends on someone who already knows where the discrepancies are before the manager asks. Accounting Technicians hold the day-to-day integrity of a company's books: posting supplier invoices, reconciling bank statements, clearing general ledger entries, and preparing the journal entries that roll into financial statements reviewed by external auditors. They work within finance teams ranging from lean shared-services units to multi-division corporate structures, often carrying bilingual or multi-currency responsibilities. The role demands numerical precision. It is not for those who can let a variance wait.

As the Accounting Technician, you will own the transactional and reconciliation work that keeps the monthly accounting cycle accurate and audit-ready, from accounts payable processing through month-end close and financial statement support. You will work within the corporate finance team under the direction of a Finance Manager or equivalent, collaborating closely with procurement, sales, and external auditors to ensure every balance is supported and every period closes cleanly.

Career Impact: Mastery of full-cycle accounting across multi-currency environments and ERP-managed ledgers is a credential that remains in demand as companies scale their finance shared-services functions.

Business Impact: When receivables age, payables slip, or reconciliations carry unresolved variances, the financial statements that leadership and auditors rely on become unreliable. This role is the direct line of defense against that outcome.

Growth Opportunity: Accounting Technicians who demonstrate command of month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation regularly advance to Senior Accountant or Accounting Coordinator roles, with a clear path toward CPA-track positions for those pursuing further credentials.

• Post supplier invoices and expense reports into accounting systems to ensure accurate general ledger coding and timely payment.
• Reconcile bank statements and corporate credit card accounts monthly, investigating and resolving variances before period close.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and maintain supporting schedules that meet audit documentation standards.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and execute follow-up on outstanding balances to sustain collection performance.
• Validate customer invoicing and accounts payable transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls.
• Support the month-end and year-end close by preparing working papers, reconciliations, and financial statement schedules for management review.
• Identify recurring process inefficiencies and document updated procedures to improve the reliability of transactional accounting workflows.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2 or more years of transactional accounting or bookkeeping experience, with demonstrated competency in monthly close cycles.
• Working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and general ledger account structures.
• Ability to prepare and review bank reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines across billing, payables, and reconciliation tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to correspond professionally with vendors, internal departments, and auditors.
• Commitment to confidentiality and adherence to internal controls and accounting policies.

• Accounting designation in progress or completed (CPA candidate, CPA, CGA, or regional equivalent).
• Experience working within a multi-entity or multi-currency environment, including reconciling CAD and USD accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and document process improvements in recurring accounting workflows.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French, written and spoken.

• Invoice posting accuracy rate, measured as the percentage of entries requiring no correction after review.
• Bank reconciliation completion rate within the monthly close deadline, reflecting timeliness and completeness.
• Accounts receivable days outstanding for the managed portfolio indicate collection follow-up consistency.
• Journal entry rejection rate by the reviewing manager, measuring the accuracy and completeness of month-end submissions.
• Variance resolution time on reconciling items, tracking how quickly open items are investigated and cleared.
• Typical tools: accounting and ERP platforms (commonly SAP, Sage 50, or NetSuite); spreadsheet applications (commonly Microsoft Excel)

• Base Salary Range: $42,000 to $58,000 annually, depending on experience and location
• Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus, typically 3 to 5 percent of base salary
• Equity: Not standard at this level in corporate finance roles
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contributes to premium
• PTO: 10 to 15 days annually, plus standard federal holidays
• Common Perks: Professional development reimbursement, accounting designation support, and hybrid work eligibility

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Background check completion, including verification of employment history and, where applicable, credit history relevant to financial roles, is a condition of employment. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and in performing the role. Candidates must hold current authorization to work in the United States.

The Accounting Technician owns paraprofessional accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping operations across district school sites, including accounts payable audit procedures, grant reconciliation, and year-end financial reporting. Working within the finance department and collaborating with schools, departments, and vendors, this role supports the accuracy of financial information and strengthens audit compliance across the division.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews and reconciles various accounts.
• Reviews and compiles data for financial statements and reports, and assists in year-end closing and audit of financial records.
• Assists in the development and interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Verifies, sorts, and files various financial-related reports.
• Communicates effectively with departments, schools, and vendors on expenditure information and payment status.
• Processes and oversees audit compliance analysis in applicable software systems, including procurement card, payroll, and print shop interfaces.
• Assists with the processing of documents related to employee reimbursements and cash receipts, and reviews journal entries and financial information for accuracy.
• Analyzes and reviews general ledger entries for accuracy and compliance before posting.
• Develops, evaluates, and monitors accounts payable audit procedures on a division-wide basis, and makes improvement recommendations as necessary.
• Assists with school business functions, including troubleshooting accounting issues, reconciling draw and grant accounts, and preparing financial reports for school sites.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Possession of Accredited Payables Specialist (APS) certification preferred.
• Experience working with MS Office Suite, Enterprise Resource Planning systems, procurement, and accounting software.
• Knowledge of School Funds Online (SFO) Accounting Software.
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles, practices, and procedures, including applicable policies and regulations.
• Ability to analyze, organize, coordinate, and prioritize daily duties to facilitate workflow efficiency.
• Ability to prepare, maintain, and post computerized records and perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Embedded within the finance department of CA Ventures, the Accounting Technician delivers full-cycle accounting support, including monthly bank reconciliations, general ledger review, and global expense allocation across corporate entities. Working closely with other Accounting Technicians and internal departments, this role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records in accordance with US GAAP.

Core Functions

• Prepares and reviews monthly bank reconciliations for entities in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring all balances are reconciled properly and supporting schedules are accurate and complete.
• Collects and files support documents such as forms, invoices, checks, and bank statements.
• Uses analytical skills to review data in designated financial records to detect trends, errors, or anomalies.
• Performs tasks of calculating, posting, or verifying to maintain accurate financial records.
• Collects and manages the allocation of global expenses for corporate entities.
• Reviews general ledger coding and descriptions on invoices.
• Adheres to policies, internal controls, and ethical standards established by the department, and executes appropriate procedures within all areas of responsibility.
• Provides support with internal projects and performs duties of other Accounting Technicians as requested.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or trade, technical, or vocational school credential required.
• Associate degree or higher in Accounting or comparable business-related discipline preferred.
• Yardi Voyager experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication and coordination, and be adaptable to change.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from members of the business community.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Positive, cooperative attitude.

Reporting to department leadership, the Accounting Technician delivers accurate and timely processing of payment and reimbursement vouchers, purchase order matching, and vendor communications as part of a centralized payments team serving university departments. Partnering with business sections, university departments, and vendors, this role sustains the reliability of financial transactions and ensures compliance with applicable record retention policies.

Primary Duties

• Processes payment and reimbursement vouchers with appropriate documentation in a timely manner with minimal errors.
• Ensures purchase order and contract payments are accurate using a two-way match between invoice and purchasing records.
• Maintains assigned payment requests within the Payments system.
• Retains paper and electronic records in accordance with applicable record retention policies.
• Provides consistent, timely, and reliable communications via email or other mediums with business sections, university departments, and vendors.
• Researches, evaluates, and resolves payment issues and inquiries.
• Acts as backup for co-workers when needed.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with the DEFINE database preferred.
• Experience with university accounting policies and knowledge of the applicable Handbook of Business Procedures preferred.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of PC skills, including spreadsheets, Word documents, and email.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Strong self-starter with the ability to follow directions, proofread work, and follow through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Strong attendance record and ability to maintain consistent punctuality.

Sitting at the intersection of financial operations and cross-divisional support, the Accounting Technician shapes the full accounting cycle by processing supplier invoices, reconciling bank statements in CAD and USD, and preparing month-end journal entries across multiple business divisions. Operating across all levels of the accounting cycle and reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, this role enables accurate financial reporting and continuous improvement of accounting processes.

Duties

• Verifies, records, monitors, and pays supplier invoices and expense reports.
• Verifies, records, monitors, and deposits payments received, including cheques, wire transfers, ACH, and others.
• Bills clients monthly.
• Reconciles bank statements in CAD and USD, and corporate credit cards.
• Performs month-end journal entries.
• Assists in providing documentation for the annual review engagement report of financial statements.
• Collaborates on the improvement of accounting processes, documents, and updates procedures.
• Executes punctual analysis and performs other administrative tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• DEC in Accounting or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written.
• Knowledge of MS Office with excellent Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Xero an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work autonomously with a sense of responsibility.
• High attention to detail, rigor, integrity, and professionalism.

A key member of the Billing Department within the North American Finance Service Centre, the Accounting Technician builds accurate client invoicing and credit memo workflows, serving as the primary point of contact for billing inquiries and disputes. Collaborating across the Financial Accounting and Reporting, Accounts Payable, and Payroll departments, this role ensures on-time payment of billings and supports continuous improvement of billing procedures.

Functions

• Creates invoices and credit memos from business requests, and interacts with requestors to ensure proper processing.
• Distributes invoices to customer portals to ensure on-time payment of billings.
• Acts as the key point of contact for billing inquiries and disputes.
• Creates and documents process improvements regarding billing procedures.
• Acts as a process backup for billing specialists.
• Generates monthly billing reports.
• Assists the manager and teammates with various projects as needed.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, master's degree, JD/PhD.
• Associate degree with 2+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years of Accounting or Finance experience instead of a degree required.
• SAP experience required.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, including Word and Excel.

Accurate financial reporting and cash reconciliation in a healthcare setting depend on the Accounting Technician, who leads the posting of insurance payments into the Epic revenue cycle platform and the resolution of provider-level balance clearing transactions. Based within a cash team, this role processes moderately complex financial reports and works both independently and collaboratively to meet daily, weekly, and monthly turnaround timelines.

Accountabilities

• Analyzes accounting documents for accuracy.
• Inputs data into accounts and general ledgers.
• Reconciles accounts, traces, and investigates transactions to resolve questionable data and take corrective action.
• Prepares moderately complex financial reports and analyses.
• Assists with the preparation and monitoring of budgets and develops and maintains routine spreadsheets.
• Processes the posting of insurance payments both electronically and manually into the Epic revenue cycle platform with a high level of accuracy.
• Resolves provider-level balance clearing account transactions.
• Works both independently and collaboratively with other cash team members to meet daily, weekly, and monthly turnaround timelines.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Two years of accounting technician or bookkeeping experience.
• Previous medical office cash posting experience and accounting background preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

As the Accounting Technician, this role shapes the accounts payable function by matching vendor invoices with purchase orders, managing bi-weekly payment runs, and coordinating monthly accruals within the Accounting group. The Accounting group relies on this work to ensure company policies are upheld, vendor relationships are maintained, and financial records reflect a high level of accuracy and compliance.

Activities

• Matches and verifies vendor invoices with purchase orders.
• Ensures all invoices are authorized based on the company's chart of authorization.
• Codes and enters all invoices in a timely manner.
• Manages bi-weekly payment runs.
• Works with procurement to resolve any purchase order or receiving variances.
• Reviews vendor statements and answers vendor inquiries.
• Coordinates monthly accruals.
• Files all accounts payable invoices.
• Ensures that company policies and procedures are adhered to.

Technical Qualifications

• Related experience and post-secondary training in the field of accounting desirable.
• Advanced computer skills in spreadsheet applications.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Accounting Technician leads month-end closing participation, supplier payment processing, and corporate credit card reconciliation as part of a collaborative accounting team supporting multiple ongoing projects. The work directly supports the accuracy of financial records and enables the team to deliver reliable reporting across all accounting cycles.

Operational Focus

• Records supplier invoices.
• Prepares payments to suppliers.
• Reconciles corporate credit cards.
• Actively participates in the month-end closing.
• Processes employee expense accounts.
• Supports the team in various projects.

Position Requirements

• Relevant diploma in Accounting (AEC, DEP, or Accounting Certificate/Technique) required.
• Good knowledge of accounting tools, including Excel and accounting systems.
• Sufficient English proficiency to communicate by email when needed.
• Eager to learn, extremely motivated, and adaptable to a constantly changing environment.
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.
• Organized with the ability to plan work and meet deadlines across multiple projects.

The Accounting Technician owns a broad range of fiscal operations for a school district, including accounts payable reconciliation, cashiering, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and accounts receivable management across schools, departments, and vendors. Working within the district's finance function and collaborating with staff, vendors, and the public, this role ensures the accuracy of financial records and supports compliance with records retention regulations and board policies.

Key Deliverables

• Processes accounts payable, reconciles invoices with purchase orders, verifies source documents, obtains necessary approvals, and verifies expenditure coding.
• Posts accounting information into computer systems for vendor and travel accounts payable, budget entries, cash receipts, and journal entries, and identifies and corrects errors.
• Maintains accounting-related reports, records, and files in accordance with applicable records retention regulations, and contacts staff to obtain required documentation.
• Completes voucher packages for board approval, distributes approved warrants, and prepares related certifications and adjustment orders.
• Monitors and verifies travel, training grant, and trip authorizations, coding, and related documentation, and resolves unusual items.
• Researches and responds to questions from vendors and staff, resolves accounts payable and accounting problems, develops new procedures, and cross-trains staff.
• Performs cashiering duties, including counting and receipting money, preparing daily bank deposits, reconciling receipts, and maintaining petty cash funds.
• Maintains individual schedules of property sales contracts, allocates interest and principal payments, and computes and prepares state tax returns.
• Manages specific district ledgers, maintains accounts receivable ledger, compiles aging reports, and prepares year-end summary data.
• Inputs benefits payable data, posts bus trip tickets, fills school postage orders, reconciles postage accounts, and assists in training new and temporary staff.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• One year of college-level accounting coursework plus 2 years of accounting experience working with a computerized accounting system in a complex organization is required.
• Two additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for the coursework.
• School district experience desirable.
• Experience with computer applications, including spreadsheets and word processing desirable.
• Knowledge of general principles and practices of bookkeeping and accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable, automated accounting systems, and internal accounting controls.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and computations at a high level of proficiency, and to read and use numerical data rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work, complete tasks accurately and rapidly, and work effectively under pressure to meet inflexible deadlines.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, confidentiality, and effective working relationships with staff, vendors, and the public.
• Ability to interpret and apply board policy and procedures, and perform research and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated multicultural sensitivity with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse populations.

Embedded within the Individual Customer finance function, the Accounting Technician develops daily and monthly account reconciliations, suspense account reporting, and journal voucher processing in support of both the Financial Management and Operations and Customer Service teams. Working closely with internal and external auditors and teammates reporting to the Assistant Manager of Accounting, the Accounting Technician ensures the integrity of financial information and facilitates informed decision-making.

Role Responsibilities

• Performs suspense account reporting and clears general ledger accounts utilizing SAP.
• Investigates and resolves accounting issues, including manipulation and analysis of data.
• Prepares daily and monthly account reconciliations.
• Prepares and processes journal vouchers relating to various accounting activities.
• Assists internal and external auditors.
• Provides backup coverage of other roles on the team.

Professional Experience

• Accounting Certificate and related accounting experience required.
• Knowledge of accounting systems, including SAP and Prolific.
• Strong knowledge of Excel; VBA programming for Excel is an asset.
• Knowledge of Individual Customer business and systems; CL, LL, GWL, and SAS mainframes are an asset.
• Knowledge of the Wealth product shelf an asset.
• Proven analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, team-oriented, and able to work with limited direction.

Reporting to the finance leadership at DRAKKAR Talent's Montreal head office, the Accounting Technician leads payroll processing preparation and all related finance services activities, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, bank reconciliations, and accounts payable management. Partnering with internal teams and suppliers, this role safeguards the accuracy of inventory costs, customer invoicing, and cash flow monitoring across the organization.

Job Functions

• Participates in and monitors budget preparation.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensures that the cost of inventory is accurate.
• Validates customer invoicing.
• Performs bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring.
• Manages accounts payable and ensures daily follow-up of supplier calls and responses to their requests.
• Updates and maintains registers and other files detailing business transactions.

Background & Experience

• A diploma in Accounting or equivalent work experience is required.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks software an asset.
• Bilingual in French and English.
• Meticulous, precise, and autonomous.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Sitting at the intersection of client service and financial operations, the Accounting Technician shapes multi-client bookkeeping for the KPMG Family Office, including bank reconciliation, GST-QST reporting, and preparation of interim and annual financial statements for both personally and corporately held investments. Operating under the supervision of experienced colleagues and acting as the key contact for all client bookkeeping matters, this role enables KPMG clients to receive accurate, high-quality financial services.

What You'll Do

• Records daily business transactions such as cash receipts and disbursements.
• Maintains client files to ensure accurate and timely completion of returns and schedules.
• Tracks accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Manages the reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Prepares GST-QST reports, T1, T3, T4-RL1, and T5.
• Prepares interim and annual financial statements and maintains amortization plans for tangible capital assets.
• Collects, analyzes, and summarizes account information for financial reporting purposes.
• Ensures that clients receive high-quality service and acts as a key contact for all bookkeeping matters.

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• At least 1 to 2 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in an accounting firm.
• Established experience in the accounting cycle and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
• Strong sense of customer service and adherence to the highest standards of professionalism.
• Ability to work under pressure with a high level of drive, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.

A key member of the finance team, the Accounting Technician builds and sustains full-cycle accounting operations, including month and year-end close, vendor invoice management, and general ledger maintenance, working closely with the Finance Manager and the sales team. Collaborating across finance and sales functions to enable accurate revenue recognition and timely collections, this role supports business growth through process automation and improvement of recurring accounting tasks.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Manages the entry of vendor invoices into accounting systems to ensure timely payment.
• Conducts weekly maintenance of the general ledger relating to client payments, including logging all cheques received and ensuring timely deposit.
• Supports automation and process improvement of various recurring accounting tasks.
• Executes key controls to ensure accurate financial and operational data.
• Works with the sales team to allow accurate revenue recognition and timely collection.
• Maintains and balances various account reconciliations using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.
• Assists the Finance Manager in special projects to support business growth.

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• Demonstrated expertise in monthly accounting and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Experience in a mid-to-large-sized audited company is an asset.
• Experience or knowledge of mid-sized ERP systems is an asset, including SAP, Sage 50, and NetSuite.
• Strong computer literacy, including effective working skills of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and French.

Efficient collections and accurate vehicle customer billing depend on the Accounting Technician, who leads accounts receivable follow-up, credit card authorization, and customer advance payment management within the finance team. Based within a team reporting to the Assistant Manager of Accounting and serving a diverse internal and external clientele, this role ensures receivables are maintained at satisfactory collection levels in alignment with company policies.

Scope of Work

• Invoices vehicle customer accounts.
• Follows up on accounts receivable to maintain collections at a satisfactory level according to company policies.
• Sends collection notices and account statements to customers.
• Manages customer advance payments and helps with the payment entry process.
• Receives payments and makes credit card payments according to established policies.
• Handles credit requests and credit card authorizations.
• Manages necessary documents from the Finance email account.
• Calculates the cost of raw materials.
• Assists with processing accounts payable and preparing year-end documents.
• Classifies and archives documents, and performs other accounting-related tasks as requested.

Work Activities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse internal and external clientele.
• Conflict and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task with a high level of efficiency.
• Ability to handle difficult situations.
• Independent, self-starter, and team player.
• Detail-oriented, disciplined, and adherent to rules.