Accountant

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Urban area
• Private company, corporation or industry
• Financial services industry

Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Quick Books
• Caseware/Caseview
• Xero
• Sage Accounting Software

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Adaptability
• Due diligence
• Proactive

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Health benefits

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