tax accountant

Education:

Bachelor's degree.

Work setting:

Auditing firm or department.

Tasks:

• Analyze clients' financial records.
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records.
• Provide financial, business and tax advice.
• Prepare tax returns.
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers.
• Evaluate financial risk.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Caseware/Caseview.
• MS Office.
• TaxPrep.

Area of specialization:

Accounting.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Due diligence.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Long term benefits:

Maternity and parental benefits.

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Other benefits.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Team building opportunities.
• Travel insurance.
• Wellness program.