junior accountant

*Job Description*

The Assistant Accountant role combines core duties of an accounting firm (approx. 70%) as well as admin support (30%) to the business!

*Job Responsibilities:*

• Interact professionally with clients
• Work independently and as part of a team in a quiet office
• Prepare year end and month end financial statements
• Record bookkeeping entries for clients on various types of software
• Prepare government forms for clients (T1, T2, HST, WSIB, etc)
• Maintain and monitor the office's to-do list and ensure projects are on track

*Skills Desired:*

• At least one year of work experience in accounting/bookkeeping/payroll
• Ability to recognize errors in a client's accounting records
• Excellent data entry and documentation skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Appropriate energy and enthusiasm for the job
• Ability to meet deadlines and possibly work extra hours to get the job done
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow professionally

*Other things to note:*

• Rate of pay will depend on level of experience
• Please apply for this position using recommended method. Unannounced visits and direct e-mailing are not seen favourably in this application process
• If you recently applied, you are welcome to apply again
• DC Accounting is a CPA Ontario registered firm

Generally, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Pay: $25.00-$31.00 per hour

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Experience:

• Accounting software: 1 year (preferred)
• Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (preferred)
• Tax Preparation: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kitchener, ON