Tasks

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
• Manage balance sheets and profit / loss statements
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Analyze clients' financial records
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Develop financial plans for clients
• 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
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• TaxPrep
• MS Outlook

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Parking paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Own tools / equipment

• Computer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Due diligence
• Proactive

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities