Accounting Technician

Job summary

Maintain financial records, ledgers, and accounts; prepare payroll cheques, journal entries, trial balances, financial statements, and other accounting reports. Reconcile accounts, maintain payroll, examine and audit accounting records for accuracy and compliance, and follow up on overdue accounts.

Job details

Overview Languages French Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year Accounting Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Bake shop Responsibilities Tasks Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems Maintain general ledgers and financial statements Post journal entries Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports Prepare trial balance of books Reconcile accounts May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices Maintain payroll Examine accounting records Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control Audit accounting records to determine income, exemptions, payable taxes, compliance with reporting regulations and existence of fraud Notify debtors of overdue accounts and payments Prepare statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments and insurance and pension plans Prepare accounts Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge MS Excel MS Office Fidelio Computerized bookkeeping system Area of specialization Accounting Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Reference required Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Sitting Personal suitability Accurate Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Judgement Organized Team player Time management Versatility Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Other Benefits Other benefits Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

What you’ll do

Maintain financial records, ledgers, and accounts; prepare payroll cheques, journal entries, trial balances, financial statements, and other accounting reports. Reconcile accounts, maintain payroll, examine and audit accounting records for accuracy and compliance, and follow up on overdue accounts.

Requirements

Requires a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program lasting 3 months to less than 1 year in accounting, and 2 to less than 3 years of accounting experience. Candidates should be accurate, dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with MS Excel, MS Office, and computerized bookkeeping systems; a criminal record check and references are required.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Paramedical Services Coverage
• Vision Care Benefits
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Paid Time Off

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Payroll Processing
• Bookkeeping
• General Ledger Maintenance
• Journal Entries
• Financial Reporting
• Trial Balance Preparation
• Account Reconciliation
• Accounting Systems
• Payroll Administration
• Accounting Compliance
• Internal Controls
• Auditing
• Accounts Receivable
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• Fidelio

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Food & Beverage
• Manufacturing