Accountant

Job summary

Manage accounting systems, records, accounts, balance sheets, and profit-and-loss statements, and prepare financial statements, reports, and tax returns. Analyze financial records, conduct audits, ensure compliance with accounting standards and legislation, and advise on improvements to accounting systems and management practices.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Accounting Accounting and finance Accounting and business/management 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. Responsibilities Tasks Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements Plan, set up and administer accounting systems Analyze clients' financial records Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies Prepare reports and audit findings Prepare financial statements and reports Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements Prepare income tax returns from accounting records Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation Analyze financial documents and reports Examine accounting records Provide financial, business and tax advice Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems Experience and specialization Area of specialization Financial planning Financial examination Financial investigation External audit Accounting Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Tight deadlines Attention to detail Personal suitability Accurate Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Ability to multitask Proactive Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Long term benefits Maternity and parental benefits

What you’ll do

Manage accounting systems, records, accounts, balance sheets, and profit-and-loss statements, and prepare financial statements, reports, and tax returns. Analyze financial records, conduct audits, ensure compliance with accounting standards and legislation, and advise on improvements to accounting systems and management practices.

Requirements

Requires a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program in accounting, accounting and finance, or accounting and business/management. The posting specifies two to less than three years of experience and emphasizes accuracy, dependability, organization, judgment, teamwork, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Health Care Plan
• Vision Care Benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Maternity and Parental Benefits

Listed skills

• Financial planning · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Planning
• Financial Examination
• Financial Investigation
• External Audit
• Accounting
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Tax Preparation
• Financial Analysis
• Bookkeeping
• Internal Controls
• Accounting Systems
• Compliance
• Financial Reporting
• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Multitasking

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting