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Accounting technician

  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

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
  • Prepare tax returns
  • Prepare trial balance of books
  • Prepare financial statements and reports
  • Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
  • Manage accounts payable
  • Manage accounts receivable

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Access
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Windows
  • MS Word
  • Quick Books
  • Simply Accounting

Area of specialization

  • Accounting

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability

Employment terms options

  • Morning
  • Day

Support for youths

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week