accounting technician

Education:

Master's degree. Taxation.

Work setting:

Private sector. Accounting firm.

Tasks:

• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports.
• Prepare tax returns.
• Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation.
• Provide financial, business and tax advice.
• Provide clients with information.
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records.
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control.
• Answer written and oral inquiries.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Accounting software.
• Caseware/Caseview.
• MS Excel.
• MS Outlook.
• MS Windows.
• MS Word.
• Quick Books.
• Simply Accounting.
• TaxPrep.
• MS Office.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Scanner.

Valuator specialization:

Estate planning.

Area of specialization:

Accounting. Trust and estate administration.

Screening questions:

1. Do you have experience working in this field?.
2. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
3. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Health benefits:

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

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Mileage paid.

Long term benefits:

• Long-term care insurance.
• Maternity and parental benefits.

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• On-site recreation and activities.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Team building opportunities.
• Travel insurance.
• Wellness program.