Accounting Technician

Job summary

Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for a portfolio of small and mid-sized business clients, including reconciliations, journal entries, month-end adjustments, and resolving discrepancies. Process payroll and government remittances, prepare and file GST/HST returns and other required reports and slips, and respond to CRA requests on clients’ behalf.

Job details

Experience Avail At Avail CPA, we believe great work happens through collaboration. With over 90 years of experience and a growing team of 160+ professionals across Alberta and British Columbia, we help our clients and communities thrive through expert advice, genuine care, and innovative solutions. We're looking for an Accounting Technician to join our Taber team. You'll look after the books for a portfolio of small and mid-sized business clients: keeping their records accurate, their payroll on time and their filings in order. If you enjoy clean reconciliations, solving problems and working directly with clients, you'll fit right in. What You'll Do Do full-cycle bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online for a portfolio of clients, including journal entries and month-end adjustments. Help clients set up and use online accounting and receipt-capture software Reconcile bank, credit card and general ledger accounts, including A/R, A/P and GST. Find, investigate and resolve discrepancies and missing information. Process payroll and prepare government remittances. Prepare and file GST/HST returns, WCB reports and year-end T4s and T5s. Respond to CRA requests and reviews on behalf of clients. What You Bring A diploma in accounting, business administration or a related field, or equivalent experience 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting technician experience A strong understanding of general ledgers, reconciliations and trial balances Payroll experience, including remittances and year-end slips Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several client deadlines at once Clear, professional communication with clients and coworkers Discretion with confidential financial and personal information Public accounting experience Experience with Dext and Double (or similar receipt-capture and practice management tools) What We Offer A competitive salary and a clear path to grow your career Health benefits including medical, dental and vision Summer hours: four-day work weeks with Fridays off A collaborative, supportive team that values your work Ready to Join Us? Apply with your resume today. Avail CPA welcomes applications from everyone and provides accommodations during the hiring process on request.

What you’ll do

Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for a portfolio of small and mid-sized business clients, including reconciliations, journal entries, month-end adjustments, and resolving discrepancies. Process payroll and government remittances, prepare and file GST/HST returns and other required reports and slips, and respond to CRA requests on clients’ behalf.

Requirements

Applicants need a diploma in accounting, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience, and at least two years of bookkeeping or accounting technician experience. They should have strong accounting and payroll knowledge, proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel, organizational and communication skills, and discretion; public accounting and experience with Dext and Double or similar tools are also noted.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Summer Hours
• Four-Day Work Weeks
• Career Growth Opportunities

Listed skills

• Quickbooks Online · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Full-Cycle Bookkeeping
• QuickBooks Online
• Journal Entries
• Month-End Adjustments
• Account Reconciliation
• General Ledger
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• GST/HST Returns
• Payroll Processing
• Government Remittances
• WCB Reporting
• T4 and T5 Preparation
• Microsoft Excel
• Discrepancy Resolution
• Client Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting

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