Senior Accounting Technician (Real Estate) – Vaudreuil | C.A.T. North America

Founded in 1978, C.A.T. North America is a leading trucking company serving the entire North American continent through nine divisions and more than 25 terminals. We provide transportation solutions for a wide range of needs, including intra-Canada, cross-border US–Canada, US domestic and Mexico (northbound and southbound). With a fleet of 1,600 power units and 4,300 trailers, as well as a trusted network of over 10,000 logistics partners, we deliver customised services tailored to each customer’s unique requirements.

Recognized as a leader in social responsibility, C.A.T. was the first company in North America to use compressed natural gas (CNG) for long-distance transport. Our commitment to service, safety, innovation and sustainability has earned us a place on the 2023 Best Fleets to Drive For list and recognition as a Canada’s Best Managed Company for seven consecutive years.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable:

• Review all invoices before entering them into the AP system.
• Obtain necessary approvals.
• Process payment requests (checks, electronic transfers, and wire transfers).
• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate and correct discrepancies.

Accounts Receivable:

• Prepare monthly invoices according to the rent tracking file.
• Collect overdue accounts starting on the second business day of the month.
• Update the accounts receivable tracking.

Accounting:

• Maintain the cash tracking file.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Ad hoc financial analysis.
• Record monthly entries related to assets.
• Update the asset tracking file.
• Prepare the monthly revenue analysis.

Other:

• Maintain the rent tracking file.
• Keep records and documentation complete and accurate, in line with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Resolve issues and take immediate action to prevent recurring problems.
• Participate in other projects as needed.
• Support the property management team.
• All other related tasks

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable – Great Plains and QuickBooks are assets.
• DEC in accounting.
• Attention to detail, professional attitude, reliability.
• Well-organized with initiative.
• Time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to interact with employees and vendors professionally.
• Must be able to follow standard filing procedures.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and French.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment, with a focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Working Conditions:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Work-life balance (1 day of remote work per week).
• Group insurance and pension plan, including company contributions.
• Employee assistance program.
• Positive work environment focused on knowledge sharing and recognizing individual and collective achievements.