accounting technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Accounting

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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
• Reconcile accounts
• Prepare general ledger
• Manage accounts payable
• Manage accounts receivable
• Maintain financial records
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Collect payments from debtors
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Notify debtors of overdue accounts and payments

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• MS Office
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Time management

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available