accounting technician

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work Setting

• Head office

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• 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
• Reconcile accounts

Experience and Specialization

• Automatic data processing (ADP)
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• QuickBooks

Area of Specialization

• Accounting

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Time management

Benefits

Financial Benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)