Senior Accounting Technician – Regional Finance Support (6 month contract) - Montreal, QC

Senior Accounting Technician - Regional Finance Support ( 6 month contract)

Intertek is searching for a Senior Accounting Technician for a 6 month contract position ( with the potential to become full time) to join our Canada Finance team in our Montreal, QC office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in our Regional Finance Team.

The Senior Accounting Technician will provide day-to-day accounting and financial support to the Regional Financial Controller, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, ongoing support in FP&A activities and smooth coordination across our big corporation.

This role requires strong technical accounting skills, exceptional attention to detail, top notch professional communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven corporate environment.

What you’ll do:


* Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and adjustments with a high level of accuracy.


* Support the Regional Financial Controller in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.


* Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances in a timely manner.


* Assist in regional financial reporting, analysis, and audit support as required.


* Quickly adapt to system enhancements, process changes, and new accounting tools.


* Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with corporate policies and internal controls


* Act as a finance liaison with operations, payroll, AP/AR, and corporate finance teams across Canada and occasionally the U.S.


* Communicate financial information clearly and professionally in both English and French (verbal and written)


* Respond promptly to internal queries while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality


* Use advanced Microsoft Excel skills to prepare reconciliations, financial schedules, trend analysis, and ad-hoc reports


* Manipulate large data sets using formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and basic automation


* Manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting tight reporting deadlines


* Demonstrate strong punctuality, reliability, and ownership of deliverables


* Proactively plan workloads to align with month-end and peak reporting cycles

What it takes to be successful in this role:


* Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field


* Proven work experience (2 to 5 Year) in large and complex organizations


* Bilingual (English & French) with exceptional written and verbal communication skills


* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel


* Experience with ERP systems, preferably PeopleSoft


* Previous working experience as FP&A


* Proven ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines


* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy


* Strong time management and prioritization skills


* Quick learner with adaptability to new systems and processes


* Professional judgment and confidentiality


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