accounting technician

Education:

College/CEGEP.

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.
• MS Word.
• Quick Books.
• TaxPrep.
• Sage Accounting Software.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Tight deadlines.
• Work under pressure.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Time management.
• Adaptability.

Screening questions:

• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours.

Financial benefits:

Bonus.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Parking available.