Accounting Technician

Description:

Igloo Installations Inc., a well-established construction company located in Cambridge, ON, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Technician to join its team. This is a contract opportunity covering a maternity leave until March 2027, offering stability and the chance to work within a collaborative, supportive environment. The role will be performed on-site at the company’s office in Kitchener, ON.

The Accounting Technician will be responsible for managing full-cycle accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy in accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, reconciliations, tax filings, and other financial operations. This role requires someone with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and MS Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable:

  • Process invoices, credit memos, vendor payments, and reconciliations.

  • Create purchase orders for vendors and subcontractors.

  • Communicate with vendors to resolve billing issues.

  • Verify subcontractor billed hours against project records.

  • Maintain accurate historical records of invoices, receipts, reports, and cheques.

• Payroll:

  • Compile timesheets and expense reports for approval and input payroll data into QuickBooks Desktop.

  • Ensure payroll accuracy, including overtime, special rates, and statutory holidays.

  • Maintain employee payroll profiles, including updates to wages, vacation rates, payroll deductions, and employment status.

  • Generate payslips, tax forms, EFT notifications, and manage payroll corrections.

  • Balance monthly and yearly payroll reports.

• Accounts Receivable:

  • Set up new projects/jobs in QuickBooks Desktop.

  • Manage and send start-up documentation to clients for each project.

• Human Resources:

  • Conduct new employee setup and onboarding.

  • Maintain compliance with the Employment Standards Act (ESA).

• Other Accounting & Administrative Duties:

  • Record journal entries and prepare monthly reconciliations (credit card, 407 ETR activity, RRSP, vacation, etc.).

  • Manage Joint Health & Safety committee administration duties.

  • Handle company vehicle reporting.

  • Assist with tax filings, audits, and government compliance forms.

  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and documentation.

Required Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent customer service.

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical, accounting, and reporting skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office and QuickBooks Desktop (QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification considered an asset).

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

• Strong numeracy and data processing skills.

• Experience with Salus considered an asset.

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Diploma in Bookkeeping, Business Administration (Accounting/Management), General Business, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in accounting or bookkeeping.

Role Highlights:

• Full-time, on-site position.

• Contract role covering maternity leave until March 2027.

• Work within a supportive and caring company culture.

• Opportunity to be a key contributor in a growing construction business.