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Public accountant

  • Education:
  • Expérience:

Education

  • Bachelor's degree
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • Accounting firm

Tasks

  • Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
  • Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
  • Train staff
  • Arrange training for staff
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
  • Prepare reports and audit findings
  • Prepare financial statements and reports
  • Prepare income tax returns from accounting records

Supervision

  • 5-10 people

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Accounting software
  • Quick Books
  • Caseware/Caseview
  • MS Excel
  • Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
  • Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

  • Financial examination
  • Accounting

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Proactive

Screening questions

  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Experience

  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
  • Langue de travail: Bilingue
  • Heures de travail: 37.5 hours per week