Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician

Department: Finance
Reports to: Director of Finance
Location: Cornwall, Prince Edward Island
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-driven Accounting Technician to join our Finance team and support the day-to-day financial operations of our organization. This role plays an important part in ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time, invoices are managed efficiently, and financial records remain precise and compliant.

As a key link between Finance and Operations, you’ll collaborate across departments while helping keep our systems organized, accurate, and running smoothly.

We’re a values-led organization grounded in our values of Humility, Trust, Pride in Our Work, and We Step Up. If you take ownership, value accuracy, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, you’ll thrive here.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Accounting & Finance Support

• Assisting with general ledger entries, reconciliations, and month-end close


• Preparing payroll, purchasing, and expense reports


• Supporting budgeting and cost tracking


• Providing backup support within the Finance team

Payroll

• Processing weekly payroll in compliance with federal and provincial legislation


• Maintaining payroll records, deductions, and benefits information


• Supporting year-end activities including T4s and audits


• Responding to payroll inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality

Purchasing & Accounts Payable

• Creating and processing purchase orders


• Matching invoices to purchase orders and packing slips


• Coding and entering invoices accurately


• Liaising with vendors and resolving discrepancies


• Supporting payment processing and maintaining vendor records

Accounts Receivable

• Preparing and issuing customer invoices


• Applying payments and reconciling accounts


• Monitoring aging reports and following up on overdue accounts


• Working closely with Operations and Project Managers to ensure timely billing
  
  

What You Bring

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field


•  Relevant work experience in a professional accounting environment


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment


• Proficiency with accounting software and business systems


• Working toward a CPA designation (asset)


• Construction industry knowledge (asset)
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative and supportive team environment


• Opportunity to grow your accounting career


• Meaningful work that directly impacts company operations