Seeking an Accounting Technician
Voici la traduction anglaise de l’offre d’emploi :
Accounting Technician
As a presenter of performing arts and manager of Salle Jean-Grimaldi, Théâtre Desjardins has been a major cultural organization in Montréal’s Southwest region for over 30 years, offering a multidisciplinary program alongside a variety of private events. Located within Cégep André-Laurendeau in LaSalle, the organization thrives in a dynamic and welcoming environment.
We are a non-profit organization seeking a friendly and committed individual to join our administrative team as an Accounting Technician. Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day management of accounting operations.
Main Responsibilities
- Enter supplier invoices into Sage 50 and prepare payments;
- Prepare customer invoices, follow up on accounts receivable, process payments, and manage collections;
- Manage cash floats, prepare deposits, and order change as required;
- Record revenues (ticket sales, bar sales, rentals, and other sources);
- Perform journal entries and maintain general bookkeeping records;
- Carry out bank reconciliations;
- Produce monthly financial statements, participate in budget monitoring, and assist with the preparation of the annual budget;
- Prepare and submit T4A slips and various government reports;
- Manage cash flow;
- Process payroll bi-weekly, prepare union remittances, and generate related reports;
- Create and maintain employee files;
- Produce reports, analyses, and statistics, and support grant application writing;
- Prepare quarterly tax returns;
- Prepare and document year-end files for external auditors;
- Develop and/or update forms related to accounting operations;
- Maintain accounting databases and filing systems;
- Ensure internal communications related to their area of responsibility;
- Perform any other tasks required to support the Theatre’s activities.
Education
- Completed AEC or DEC in Accounting.
Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar role.
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of the full accounting cycle and payroll processing;
- High level of discretion and integrity;
- Strong attention to detail, autonomy, initiative, and analytical skills;
- Excellent planning and organizational abilities, with the capacity to manage priorities effectively;
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and good knowledge of Microsoft 365;
- Experience with Sage 50 and the Employeur D platform;
- Excellent written and spoken French;
- Knowledge of accounting practices within a cultural non-profit organization is considered an asset.
Work Environment
- Permanent full-time position (35 hours per week);
- Hybrid work model;
- Flexible schedule supporting work-life balance;
- 10 personal days per year;
- 3 weeks of vacation after one year of service;
- Group insurance plan;
- Group RRSP;
- On-site sports facilities;
- Stimulating performing arts environment with complimentary tickets and employee discounts;
- A passionate and supportive team.
Expected start date: August 10, 2026.