Accounting Technician – Trust & Accounts Receivable
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- Montreal, QC
- $70,000-78,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Annual salary of 70K-78K, depending on experience.
- Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week.
- Day schedule, Monday to Friday.
- Full-time office presence required during the first 3 months to support onboarding and training.
- Thereafter, a hybrid work model: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote per week.
- 3 weeks of vacation upon hire, with flexibility depending on experience.
- Group insurance plan (health, dental, and long-term disability) offered after 3 months.
- Employee assistance program.
- Subsidized fitness program.
- Health and wellness activities.
- Employee referral financial incentives.
- Early leave on Fridays before long weekends.
- Regular staff appreciation events.
- Casual dress code.
- Collaborative and friendly work environment focused on support and social interaction.
- Manage accounts payable, including invoice processing, payment issuance, and reconciliation of outstanding invoices in accordance with established guidelines.
- Handle accounts receivable activities, including credit card billing and recording of payments by cheque and electronic transfer.
- Perform post-disbursement activities in accordance with internal procedures.
- Manage trust account transactions, including deposits and disbursements in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Prepare, review, and finalize draft invoices with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as required by operational needs.
- Diploma or degree in accounting, administration, or a related field, considered an asset.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
- 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, ideally in a legal or professional environment.
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Knowledge of legal billing systems such as Elite or 3E, considered a strong asset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
- Bilingualism in French and English is required to effectively communicate with a diverse clientele, process billing, respond to financial inquiries, and manage transactions in both languages.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in task execution.
- Client-service oriented with strong teamwork skills.
- Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities.