Accounting Technician – Inventory Control

Finance and Administration Department

Full-time permanent position 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, you will join a team of nine (9) people. You will assume a key role combining accounting tasks, inventory control, and understanding of business operations to ensure the accuracy of inventories and support daily decision-making. We are looking for a proactive, analytical, and results-oriented person ready to actively contribute to the financial performance of our organization. If you enjoy understanding the numbers behind operations and having a concrete impact on financial results, this challenge is for you! We look forward to meeting you!

More specifically, you will assume the following main responsibilities:

• Monitor, adjust, and reconcile inventories to ensure the accuracy of data.
• Follow up with field staff regarding billing errors in platforms and conduct research to propose solutions.
• Prepare and account for inventory-related entries, sales, and make the necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate closely with sales, operations, and logistics teams to ensure efficient information flow and common understanding of issues.
• Participate in end-of-month activities, including inventory closure and preparation of financial reports.
• Produce reports to support profitability improvement, operational efficiency, and strengthening of internal controls.
• Update margin files and contribute to the continuous improvement of associated processes.
• Provide support to inventory tool users, resolve issues encountered, and make the necessary adjustments.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and contribute to the accuracy of operational data.
• Take on some billing activities and collaborate on the issuance and tracking of leased equipment contracts.
• Perform other administrative tasks related to accounting operations, as needed.

Requirements

• College diploma in accounting or any other relevant training combined with relevant experience
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and inventory management or a similar position
• Experience in a distribution or manufacturing company
• Good knowledge of the Office suite, particularly Excel
• Knowledge and ease of use with ERP and accounting systems
• Deep understanding of the impact of transactions on general ledgers and financial statements

Qualities sought

• Sense of organization and methodical
• Autonomous, versatile, and initiative
• Efficiency and effectiveness in performing tasks
• Strong analytical capacity, rigor, attention to detail, and accuracy
• Excellent priority management and ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously in a constantly evolving environment

Working conditions and benefits

• Collective insurance regime from the start of employment
• Retirement regime from the start of employment with generous employer contribution
• Employee and family assistance program and telemedicine service
• Reimbursement of physical activities and well-being
• Modern and fully renovated work environment
• Work location: Saint-Hyacinthe and possibility of hybrid remote work
• Very occasionally (2 to 3 times a year), be available to sleep outside for physical inventory counts