Senior Accounting Technician – Regional Finance Support (6 month contract) - Montreal, QC
at Intertek Testing Services (ITS) Canada Ltd

Job Description

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
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently

Intertek's Commitment

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Our Culture of Total Quality Assurance 

Intertek promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. 

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world's leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence.  Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with Disabilities, who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.canada@intertek.com

Please apply online at Intertek Canada Careers (oraclecloud.com) 

*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. 

Language requirements, proficiency in spoken and written English and at least an intermediate level of spoken French, due to daily contact with clients, suppliers, partners, and colleagues outside Quebec.