general accountant

Overview

Languages

Bilingual

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience
• Accounting
• Accounting and finance
• Accounting and business/management

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.

Asset languages

• Spanish

Work setting

• Construction industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
• 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
• Develop financial plans for clients
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning
• 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
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• 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
• Oversee payroll administration

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Quick Books
• MS Office
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Windows

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Organized
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Adaptability
• Proactive

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available