accountant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Auditing firm or department
• Accounting firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Train staff
• 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
• 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
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
• Variance analysis

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Caseware/Caseview
• MS Excel
• TaxPrep
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Outlook

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Credit check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Adaptability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Travel insurance