Accounting Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. Sonepar scores A on the Alion truth index.
About Us:
Sonepar Canada is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in the business-to-business distribution of electrical, industrial and safety products and related solutions. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 100+ locations with coverage in 9 provinces.
We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees.
To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com
What’s In It For You?
- You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
- You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
- A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
- We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
- An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.
Sonepar Canada is currently looking for someone with an administrative background to join our finance team. We're looking for someone who's motivated, curious and ready to make their mark! As a member of the team, you will have the chance to actively contribute to the financial activities of one of the largest electrical distributors in Canada and worldwide, while developing your skills in a dynamic and stimulating environment. Sonepar Canada is part of the Sonepar Group and is the parent company of brands you may know such as Lumen, Gescan, Texcan, Robertson and Electrozad amongst others.
You'll Have the Opportunity To:
- Maintain records, record journal entries including accruals and prepaids
- Compile Financial data
- Analyze P&L and Balance Sheet accounts
- Perform financial reconciliations
- Coordinate with various operating companies to calculate and record entries
- Respond to various requests for information and maintain good relations with internal stakeholders
- Perform routine treasury tasks
- Participate in process improvement initiatives
- Participate in the group reporting process
- Participate in Ad-hoc requests
You will thrive in this role if you have the following skills and qualities:
- Bachelor's degree or a DEC in Accounting, or equivalent accounting experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a retail or distribution company
- Strong computer skills, particularly with Excel and ERPs
- Good communication skills, team player, resourceful and able to manage priorities in a dynamic environment
- Knowledge of GAAP
- Knowledge of IFRS rules is an asset
- Good knowledge of written and spoken French and English
Benefits & Perks
- We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:
- Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
- Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
- Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.
More information on Sonepar Canada:
Site Web: www.soneparcanada.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonepar-canada/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soneparcanada/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057133913041
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SoneparCanada
Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.
Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.
This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.
Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.
For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.
Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.
Next steps:
We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Us:
Sonepar Canada is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in the business-to-business distribution of electrical, industrial and safety products and related solutions. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 100+ locations with coverage in 9 provinces.
We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees.
To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com
What’s In It For You?
- You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
- You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
- A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
- We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
- An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.
Sonepar Canada is currently looking for someone with an administrative background to join our finance team. We're looking for someone who's motivated, curious and ready to make their mark! As a member of the team, you will have the chance to actively contribute to the financial activities of one of the largest electrical distributors in Canada and worldwide, while developing your skills in a dynamic and stimulating environment. Sonepar Canada is part of the Sonepar Group and is the parent company of brands you may know such as Lumen, Gescan, Texcan, Robertson and Electrozad amongst others.
You'll Have the Opportunity To:
- Maintain records, record journal entries including accruals and prepaids
- Compile Financial data
- Analyze P&L and Balance Sheet accounts
- Perform financial reconciliations
- Coordinate with various operating companies to calculate and record entries
- Respond to various requests for information and maintain good relations with internal stakeholders
- Perform routine treasury tasks
- Participate in process improvement initiatives
- Participate in the group reporting process
- Participate in Ad-hoc requests
You will thrive in this role if you have the following skills and qualities:
- Bachelor's degree or a DEC in Accounting, or equivalent accounting experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a retail or distribution company
- Strong computer skills, particularly with Excel and ERPs
- Good communication skills, team player, resourceful and able to manage priorities in a dynamic environment
- Knowledge of GAAP
- Knowledge of IFRS rules is an asset
- Good knowledge of written and spoken French and English
Benefits & Perks
- We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:
- Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
- Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
- Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.
More information on Sonepar Canada:
Site Web: www.soneparcanada.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonepar-canada/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soneparcanada/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057133913041
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SoneparCanada
Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.
Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.
This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.
Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.
For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.
Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.
Next steps:
We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.