accountant

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• On-site customer service

Tasks

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Analyze clients' financial records
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Develop financial plans for clients
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Underwrite new issues of stocks and bonds
• Act as trustee in bankruptcy proceedings
• Negotiate with corporations and government to determine the type and terms of new securities issue
• Prepare offering prospectus for new issues of stocks and bonds

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• ACCPAC
• Simply Accounting
• Quick Books
• Caseware / Caseview
• Database software
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• TaxPrep

Area of specialization

• Financial planning
• Financial examination
• Financial investigation

Security and safety

• Bondable

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week