accounting technician

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.

Tasks:

• 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 tax returns.
• Prepare trial balance of books.
• Reconcile accounts.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Caseware/Caseview.
• MS Excel.
• MS Outlook.
• MS Word.
• Quick Books.
• MS Office.
• Sage Accounting Software.

Bookkeeping and accounting:

Manual.

Area of work experience:

Financial statements.

Area of specialization:

Accounting.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Tight deadlines.
• Work under pressure.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Excellent written communication.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Time management.
• Adaptability.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

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

Other benefits:

• Other benefits.
• Wellness program.