Accounting technician

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• 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
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Rural area
• Head office
• Private sector

Tasks

• 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 trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for accounting and financial control
• Perform financial calculations, such as costing and budgeting
• Prepare T4 statements and other statements

Computer and technology knowledge

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• MS Office

Technical or specialized writing

• Analysis

Area of work experience

• Forecasting or projection

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Analytical

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available