senior accountant

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Construction industry

Tasks

• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
• 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
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• MS Excel

Area of work experience

• Project coordination

Area of specialization

• Financial planning
• Accounting

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Adaptability
• Due diligence
• Proactive

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers