A.C. Lighting Inc. is a member of the worldwide “AC Group of companies”, one of the world’s largest suppliers of professional lighting and associated equipment to the entertainment industry.
A.C. Lighting Inc. is dedicated to supplying North America world-class lighting and associated rigging technologies for the theater, film, television, worship, exhibition, and commercial markets.
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Responsibilities
A. PROCESS US AND CDN PAYROLL FOR BOTH A.C. AMERICAS AND SPECTRUM MANUFACTURING BY:
- Maintain records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, using manual or computerized systems.
- Prepare and verify statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, CPP, EI, garnishments, RRSP, and benefit plans.
- Prepare employee payments and benefit payments by cheque or electronic transfer.
- Complete, verify and process ROE forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as, leaves, or termination.
- Prepare T4 statements and other statements.
- Provide information to employees on payroll matters, and answer all employee payroll related questions.
- Compile statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to WSIB and benefits accounts.
- Prepare employer’s government payments such as WSIB, CPP, EI and benefit insurance providers for both Canada and the USA.
- Calculate and report WSIB annual reports.
- Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls with Ceridian payroll reports and bank statements.
- Prepare Canadian and US payroll year end procedures.
B. Accounts Payable and Additional Clerical Support By:
- Code, total, batch, enter, verify and reconcile transactions for all accounts payable with purchase orders, packing slips, invoices, and bank statements in a computerized ledger system.
- Ensure that all invoices are recorded accurately and in a timely manner
- Prepare cheques for all authorized payment to vendors and employee expenses.
- Prepare for mailing all cheques for accounts payable, including maintaining the stock of company stamps.
- Maintain and process all petty cash payments
- Maintain vendor records and work with vendors to resolve payment issues, including requesting proof of delivery and necessary documentation.
- Perform related clerical duties, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems, faxing and photocopying.
- Provide clerical assistance to the Accounting Supervisor, when required
- Provide information for audit requests lists during annual year end audit
- Provide any reports or documentation require by the Directors of the UK operation.
- Reconcile, adjust and maintain balance sheet accounts annually; such as prepaid expense accounts and monthly Accounts Receivable and Payables.
- Reception Back up
- Other tasks assigned by Accounting Supervisor and or CFO
C. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Back Up) BY:
- Calculate, prepare and issue documents related to accounts such as invoices, inventory reports, account statements and other financial statements using computerized and manual systems.
- Prepare customer invoices on a daily basis including all shipping and applicable taxes.
- Forward all invoices to clients via email or fax.
- Prepare and send weekly account statements to clients via email or fax, as needed.
- Prepare customer credit memos and all accounts receivable adjustments.
- Forward all daily invoices, cash receipt report and sales report to the UK office
- Process Credit Card payments from customers (back-up)
- Set up new customers in BV and update customers information
- Perform collection duties for ACIUS, ACCAN & SMI and prepare Collection spreadsheet and collections reports
- Maintain current customer’s information and set up new customer accounts in the accounting computerized software.
Qualifications
- Payroll experience is a must - a minimum of 3 years.
- Post Secondary education
- A/R and A/P practiced for a minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the skill and/or ability required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- MS Word and Excel and MS Outlook
- Knowledge of payroll standards for government remission
- Knowledge of payroll software
- Knowledge of business principles in areas of A/R and A/P
- Professional work ethic
- Ability to work well independently or as part of a team
- Experience in customer service and client relationships
- Bilingual in English and French, an asset but not required
- Experience with Acumatica and Business Vision an asset, but not required
Why Work for AC Americas?
We offer you a challenging job in a fast-growing company with a well-known reputation in the worldwide entertainment industry. You’ll get the feeling that everyone around you is pulling together to get things done, whether you’re working in the office or in the warehouse. We wouldn’t be where we are today without our people. As one of the largest single-source suppliers of leading-edge technologies and high-quality solutions, we are excited about the company's future, and we want you to be part of our success story. We encourage your opportunities for career growth and develop your talents. We also offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a bunch of fun colleagues.
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Are you an individual who likes solving problems? Do you often notice things that others would look past? You may be the IT Support Specialist A.C. Americas is looking to hire. The ideal candidate is analytical and likes to work systematically.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
To be considered for this role, please complete a quick personality assessment. See the link below. This will help us to get to know you better.
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Why Work for AC Americas?
We offer you a challenging job in a fast-growing company with a well-known reputation in the worldwide entertainment industry. You’ll feel that everyone around you is pulling together to get things done, whether you’re working in the office or the warehouse. We wouldn’t be where we are today without our people. As one of the largest single-source suppliers of leading-edge technologies and high-quality solutions, we are excited about the company's future, and we want you to be part of our success story. We encourage your opportunities for career growth and develop your talents. We also offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a bunch of fun colleagues.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Wellness Program
Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities:
- Provide first-tier technical support for hardware, software, and network-related issues.
- Manage incoming support inquiries through a helpdesk ticketing system.
- Balance incoming support requests and escalation to other IT personnel while attempting to determine root causes to resolve user issues.
- Perform IMAC (installs, moves, add, changes) services on hardware for desktops, laptops, tablets, flat panel monitors, printers, IT peripherals, routers, firewalls, switches, & and access points
- Perform desktop and COTS (custom-off-the-shelf-software) installation including imaging
- Ensure the facility uses licensed software and the information is maintained in the licensing database.
- Maintain software and hardware on desktops at the facility including Microsoft 365, Office Automation software, Anti-Virus, and PC management software as per Desktop Setup Checklist.
- Assist in creating and maintaining IT documentation of issues found and how they have been sorted out.
- Keep track of IT assets
- Administer local phone system (including paging, voice mail, moves-adds-changes).
- Support unique systems such as ERP, PM system, Time and Attendance System, QA equipment, door controllers, buzzers, and other software or hardware.
What You Will Bring:
- Post-secondary diploma in Computer Science or completion of IT-related courses
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a full-time IT role, supporting desktop and laptop users on-site.
- Basic technical aptitude, especially relating to PC hardware/ software, replacing faulty parts, and installing Windows and Microsoft Office 365.
- Hands-on experience in Application administration (Office 365 and Windows 11).
- Knowledge of wireless network and on-premise CCTV security monitoring.
- Knowledge of CAT6 cable patching and crimping
- Basic understanding of network topologies, protocols, and routing
- Flexible to work after office hours and weekends when required
- Skill in organization, analysis, time management, prioritization, and the ability to meet deadlines for multiple tasks
- Commitment to continuous improvement and quality of support and service
- Good interpersonal skills and communication to interact with all levels of management
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and quickly adjust in a rapidly changing environment
- Must be able to lift and/or move typical office electronics and computer equipment.
- Should be able to work at height and in tight spaces.
To be considered for this role, please complete a quick personality assessment. See the link below. This will help us to get to know you better.
https://go.cultureindex.com/p/I5IHKMM43mbU1oCLlJzw
A.C. Americas is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, and equal opportunity. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, providing the applicant has met the bona fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted, or you can contact Human Resources.
Do you love repairing electronics, audio-visual, or lighting equipment? Are you able to identify problems at the component level? If so, we definitely want to hear from you!
A.C. Lighting has an exciting opportunity for an Electronics Service Technician who will provide essential testing and repair of all products and components for items manufactured by Spectrum Manufacturing and sold or distributed by AC Lighting and providing escalated client technical support.
What Will You Do?
- Conduct technical repair and component level diagnostics of electronic units, audio-visual, lighting, and computer control equipment.
- Replace components to test for equipment operation ability.
- Set-up and operate various test equipment and tools to perform electrical and continuity testing to locate circuit and wiring faults, shorts, and component defects in items that require repair.
- General electronics repair, solder and manually assemble various electronic components, and use of digital/analog multi-meter, oscilloscope, etc.
- Install, mount, fasten, align and adjust parts, components, wiring, and harnesses subassemblies and assemblies using hand and small power tools.
- Complete all necessary paperwork in regards to repair work for RMA, parts requests, and electronic reworks etc.
- Record product failure issues and report reoccurring issues to the supplier.
- Provide technical support to dealers when required
- Disassemble/assemble units and verify the correct operation of the product.
- Maintain and exercise the use of all operating procedures in your department.
- Other duties as needed and assigned by your manager.
What Do You Need To Succeed?
- Electronic training in engineering or knowledge of digital electronics.
- Experience in electronics diagnostics and repair.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Technical troubleshooting skills.
- Read and comprehend electrical and mechanical drawings.
- Operate measuring tools, manual and electronic measuring and testing equipment.
- Operate basic hand and power tools.
- Use soldering tools.
- Detailed oriented
- Excellent organizational skills
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Preferred Skills:
- Working knowledge of A.C. Lighting products.
- Technical experience in professional lighting & AV industries.
- Understanding of networked audio products and solutions
Competencies:
Results Oriented
You must be able to set realistic objectives, plans, and follow-up systems for the achievement of results
Work Ethic
Take pride in your work and invest the time & effort required to deliver outstanding results.
Positive Attitude
Possess a positive, can-do attitude that is infectious throughout the organization.
Application Instructions:
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About A.C. Americas
A.C. Americas is a group of companies that distributes world-class lighting and associated technologies for the theater, film, television, worship, exhibition, and commercial markets in North America.
Why Work for AC Americas?
We offer you a challenging job in a fast-growing company with a well-known reputation in the worldwide entertainment industry. You’ll feel that everyone around you is pulling together to get things done, whether you’re working in the office or the warehouse. We wouldn’t be where we are today without our people. As one of the largest single-source suppliers of leading-edge technologies and high-quality solutions, we are excited about the company's future, and we want you to be part of our success story. We encourage your opportunities for career growth and develop your talents. We also offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a bunch of fun colleagues.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
We are always looking for great talent!
If you don't see what you're looking for, we still welcome general applications.
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Thank you for your interest in AC Americas!
