Accounting Technician

Job summary

The Accounting Technician will manage accounts payable and receivable functions, including payment entry, sales order processing, and bank reconciliations. Additionally, the role involves proactive collections follow-up with distributors and providing support for GST/QST filings.

Job details

Our company Oligo Professionnel is a beauty brand. More specifically, we manufacture and market high-end hair care products that are sold in hair salons all over North America. Our environment is fast paced, where passion, drive, commitment to excellence and accountability are a few words that describe our culture. If you are passionate about quality and beauty, this opportunity is for you. Position Summary We are adding an Accounting Technician to support its Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions as transaction volume grows. This is primarily a data-entry role, covering payments, sales orders, and invoices, combined with ownership of the accounts receivable follow-up process with distributors. The role requires strong attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The Accounting Technician will work closely with the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team members. Key Responsibilities Payment & Bank Transaction Entry Enter incoming and outgoing payments and day-to-day bank transactions accurately and on schedule. Assist with bank reconciliations as needed. Sales Order Entry Enter and maintain sales orders accurately and on schedule to keep downstream billing and fulfillment on track. Accounts Payable Support Enter vendor invoices as backup/overflow support to the Accounts Payable team. Accounts Receivable & Collections Follow-Up Maintain and monitor the accounts receivable aging schedule. Proactively follow up with distributors on expected payment timing. Escalate at-risk accounts to management. GST/QST Support Help enter and organize supporting data for GST/QST filings as needed. General Accounting Support Assist with other transactional and administrative accounting tasks as needed. Required Skills & Qualifications DEC or AEC in Accounting, Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 2–4 years of experience in an accounting support role (AP, AR, bookkeeping, or accounting clerk). Bilingual (French/English), spoken and written. Strong Excel skills; comfortable using everyday AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Excel Copilot) to speed up routine work. Comfortable following up firmly but professionally on overdue payments. High attention to detail and comfortable with repetitive, deadline-driven data entry. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of NetSuite or a comparable ERP system. Prior exposure to bank transaction entry. Familiarity with GST/QST filing mechanics.

What you’ll do

The Accounting Technician will manage accounts payable and receivable functions, including payment entry, sales order processing, and bank reconciliations. Additionally, the role involves proactive collections follow-up with distributors and providing support for GST/QST filings.

Requirements

Candidates must have a DEC or AEC in Accounting or a related field, along with 2–4 years of experience in an accounting support role. Proficiency in Excel, bilingualism in French and English, and strong attention to detail are required.

Listed skills

• Collections · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Data Entry
• Bank Reconciliation
• Collections
• Excel
• Bilingual
• NetSuite
• GST/QST Filing
• Attention To Detail
• Communication
• AI Tools
• Financial Reporting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Manufacturing