accountant

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