accountant

Work setting

• Urban area
• Head office

Tasks

• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• 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
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Verify and balance transactions
• Post journal entries
• Assist in budget preparation
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
• Recommend measures to improve work methods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Charterered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Great Plains (GP)
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV
• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• JD Edwards
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Ability to multitask
• Due diligence

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits