Sierra's finance team is looking for a senior part-time accounting technician (approximately 25 hours per week). The main objective of this position is to ensure the recording of accounts payable, prepare the issuance of checks and electronic payments to suppliers, and process accounts receivable in accordance with established procedures and internal control rules.

KEY OBJECTIVES

Accounts Payable:

• Analyze invoices and verify their accuracy against purchase orders (quantity/price), agreements, and products received;
• Code and enter supplier invoices into the Acomba accounting system;
• Issue checks and prepare electronic transfers according to the required payment terms, then present them for signature;
• Mail checks;
• Send details of electronic payments by email;
• Verify supplier statements and ensure to have all invoices on hand;
• Prepare and make bank deposits;
• All related tasks

 

Accounts Receivable:

• Enter cash receipts into the accounting system, verify coding, and contact sales in case of problems;
• Respond to requests for invoice control and verification;
• Create new customer accounts in the system;
• Respond to credit requests, prepare and send the documents;
• Process credit card payments weekly;
• Perform bank reconciliations;
• Analyze accounts according to payment terms and initiate the collection process;
• Communicate with Contact clients by email and telephone to follow up on outstanding balances and payment agreements:
• All related tasks

 

Accounting entries:

• Prepare month-end journal entries: accruals, reconciliations, adjustments

 

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

• College diploma in administration or accounting.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting, accounts payable and receivable management;
• Experience or knowledge of the perishable goods industry is an asset an asset;
• Good understanding of the month-end closing process.

 

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Mastery of the complete accounts receivable and accounts payable processes;
• Good knowledge of Acomba (required)
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to work with the MS Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook);
• Knowledge of ERP systems (an asset).
• Strong sense of organization (multitasking), prioritization, and meeting deadlines;
• Good interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to work effectively with people;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion;
• Concern for Highly developed attention to detail, excellent analytical skills; Ability to work under pressure; Proven problem-solving and analytical skills; Mastery of internal control concepts; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Bilingual (oral and written): French and English;