accountant

Work setting

• Head office

Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit / loss statements
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Arrange training for staff
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning
• 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
• Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Investigate possible unethical conduct or breeches of securities or commodity futures law
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of work experience

• Project coordination

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Due diligence
• Proactive

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• 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?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Overtime available

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gratuities
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits