Accounting Technician/Associate

Job summary

Work independently on client engagements, assisting with bookkeeping, year-end accounting, audit preparation, and internal accounting practices. Correspond with the CRA to support client compliance and develop and maintain client relationships.

Job details

Qualifications 3+ years of current and/or recent financial reporting and bookkeeping experience, Working knowledge of Canadian ASPE and NPO Accounting Standards and related technical literature, Previous experience using various accounting software including Sage50, Sage300, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop is considered an asset, Willingness and ability to travel, The ability to work independently with limited supervision, Excellent communication skills, written and oral, required, Strong time and deadline management skills, A can-do attitude and commitment to excellence Responsibilities Work independently in a wide variety of engagements with limited supervision of Senior Staff, Emphasis on assisting clients with bookkeeping, year-end accounting, audit preparation, and other key internal accounting practices, Handle correspondence with CRA in ensuring clients compliance with relevant reporting and other requirements, Learn to develop and maintain client relationships. Expectations Our people are what makes it possible to serve our clients. We expect you to capitalize on opportunities to develop your skills and help others within the organization grow as professionals, Our clients are the most important part of our business, and your first responsibility is to ensure that our clients receive premium professional service for a fair value, We expect everyone to contribute ideas for improving the way we serve our clients and operate a successful firm, We expect everyone to treat each other with courtesy, dignity, and respect. We look for ways to support each team member as they fulfil their personal goals and family responsibilities. To apply by email or if you have any questions, please contact the recruitment team here.

What you’ll do

Work independently on client engagements, assisting with bookkeeping, year-end accounting, audit preparation, and internal accounting practices. Correspond with the CRA to support client compliance and develop and maintain client relationships.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of current or recent financial reporting and bookkeeping experience, along with working knowledge of Canadian ASPE and NPO Accounting Standards. Candidates should have strong communication and time-management skills, be able to work independently with limited supervision, and be willing to travel; experience with the listed accounting software is an asset.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred
• Quickbooks Online · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• Bookkeeping
• Canadian ASPE
• NPO Accounting Standards
• Sage 50
• Sage 300
• QuickBooks Online
• QuickBooks Desktop
• Audit Preparation
• CRA Compliance
• Client Relationship Management
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Time Management
• Deadline Management
• Independent Work

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting

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