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Kautaq’s hiring an Accounting Technician

KAUTAQ Construction, a subsidiary of Makivvik, is looking for a dynamic, self-reliant individual with strong initiative and an excellent ability to work as part of a team.

Workplace

Ville Saint-Laurent, Montreal

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Job description

Who are we? 

We are a general contractor specializing in commercial, residential and civil construction projects in the Inuit communities of Nunavik. Our company is 100% owned by Makivvik, the non-profit organization which represents the Inuit of Nunavik and whose mandate is, among other things, to promote the social and economic development of the region. The well-being of Northern Quebec communities and the improvement of the quality of life of the residents who live there are just some of the many issues that we are tackling through our construction and development projects.

Each project carried out under our leadership is carefully selected. Particular attention is also paid to maximizing local and regional benefits in all stages of project implementation.

Are you eager for challenges and interested in working in a different and stimulating context? Send us your application to join our team.

What does the position involve? 

Under the authority of the controller, the accounting technician must:

  • Obtain the proper approbation and process supplier invoices into the accounting system;
  • Communicate, if necessary, with different suppliers;
  • Ensure proper classification of supporting documents;
  • Prepare customer invoices;
  • Produce purchase orders and transmit to suppliers;
  • Carry out bank collections and deposits;
  • Update customer/supplier files in the accounting system;
  • Support the preparation of files for the annual audit;
  • Produce various reports as needed;
  • Perform certain administrative tasks;

What skills should you have?

  • Hold a professional diploma (DEP) or an accounting techniques diploma (DEC);
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting;
  • Have a functional knowledge of two of the three working languages, namely English, French and Inuktitut; orally and in writing;
  • Mastery of the Microsoft Office suite;

 

Our ideal profile!

  • Sense of planning and organization;
  • Open-mindedness and ability to adapt to changes;
  • Be rigorous in your work;

 

Will be considered an asset:

  • Knowledge of Maestro software;
  • Experience in the construction sector;
  • Professional experience acquired in the Quebec/Canadian Far North;

What we offer:

  • Permanent position
  • Salary of $65,000 per year with a fixed 35-hour work week
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Employee benefits and group insurance plan
  • Stimulating cultural environment and work setting

The job location is located at our offices in Ville Saint-Laurent, Montreal.