general accountant

Education:

College/CEGEP. Accounting. Accounting and finance. Accounting and business/management. or equivalent experience.

Asset languages:

Spanish; Castilian.

Work setting:

Construction industry.

Tasks:

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives.
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems.
• Analyze clients' financial records.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control.
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies.
• Develop financial plans for clients.
• Prepare reports and audit findings.
• Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices.
• Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements.
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure.
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records.
• Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation.
• Analyze financial documents and reports.
• Examine accounting records.
• Provide financial, business and tax advice.
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits.
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.
• Oversee payroll administration.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Quick Books.
• MS Office.
• Internet.
• MS Excel.
• MS Windows.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Dependability.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Ability to multitask.
• Adaptability.
• Proactive.

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:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Health benefits:

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

Financial benefits:

• As per collective agreement.
• Life insurance.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• On-site amenities.
• Team building opportunities.
• Parking available.