accountant

Education:

Bachelor's degree.

Work setting:

• Auditing firm or department.
• Accounting firm.

Tasks:

• Train staff.
• Analyze clients' financial records.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control.
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies.
• Prepare reports and audit findings.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements.
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records.
• Analyze financial documents and reports.
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits.
• Variance analysis.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Caseware/Caseview.
• MS Excel.
• TaxPrep.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Outlook.

Area of specialization:

Accounting.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Credit check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Adaptability.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Workplace information:

Hybrid.

Health benefits:

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

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.

Other benefits:

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Parking available.
• Travel insurance.