general accountant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Accounting firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Analyze clients' financial records
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Develop financial plans for clients
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Oversee payroll administration
• Train technicians, assistants, students or interns

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• CANTAX
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
• Quick Books
• Caseware/Caseview
• MS Office
• Data analysis software
• MS Excel
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• TaxPrep
• Xero
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• Financial planning
• Accounting

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Reliability
• Team player