accounting technician

Education:

Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience.

Tasks:

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation.
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Post journal entries.
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports.
• Prepare tax returns.
• Prepare trial balance of books.
• Reconcile accounts.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Accounting software.
• Caseware/Caseview.
• MS Excel.
• MS Outlook.
• Quick Books.
• Simply Accounting.
• Sage Accounting Software.

Area of specialization:

Accounting.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive tasks.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Time management.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.