Accounting Technician - Maternity Leave Contract
Alta • Waterloo, QC • Contractor
Posted on Fri, Jun 5, 2026
15-month contract: September 2026 to December 2027 100% remote work with occasional trips to the office or a hybrid model, at the employee’s preference.
AULT a company of Alta Equipment Group, is seeking an Accounting Technician – Accounts Payable and Receivable in Waterloo, QC. The main responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to: Accounts Payable
Verify, code, and enter supplier invoices. Prepare payments (checks, wire transfers, etc.). Track payment due dates and manage relationships with suppliers. Ensure invoices match purchase orders and receipts. Process employee travel expenses
Accounts Receivable
Issue invoices to customers based on agreements or services rendered. (ON-NB) Monitor customer accounts and send reminders as needed. Post received payments to the correct accounts. Work collaboratively with the sales or project department to resolve discrepancies or disputes.
General Accounting and Other Tasks
Post journal entries in the financial system. Participate in month-end closing (adjusting entries, accruals, etc.). Contribute to the improvement of accounting processes. Drafting accounting procedures Support the team during audits or external reviews. Maintain up-to-date supplier and customer files. Other tasks deemed relevant by management
Required skills and qualifications:
College diploma (DEC) in accounting or a related field. Minimum of 2 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate Excel) Bilingual in spoken and written French (intermediate level—minimum required) The employee will be responsible for the accounting of our Ontario branch Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics software (an asset) Knowledge of Concur software (a plus) Diligence, attention to detail, independence, and organizational skills. Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines. Team-oriented and collaborative
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of CA$44,000–CA$57,000 per year (median ~CA$48,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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