Accounting Technician

Original job posting

The role involves maintaining financial records, balancing accounts, and preparing general ledgers and financial statements. Responsibilities also include processing payroll cheques, preparing tax returns, and reconciling accounts.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Private sector Responsibilities Tasks Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll 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 Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge MS Access MS Excel MS Outlook MS PowerPoint MS Windows MS Word MS Office Spreadsheet Area of specialization Accounting Additional information Transportation/travel information Public transportation is available Willing to travel 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 Benefits Other benefits Free parking available Team building opportunities Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

What you’ll do

The role involves maintaining financial records, balancing accounts, and preparing general ledgers and financial statements. Responsibilities also include processing payroll cheques, preparing tax returns, and reconciling accounts.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school graduation certificate and between 2 to 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Office suite and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment are required.

Benefits

• Free Parking • Team Building Opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• MS-Access · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Payroll
• Bookkeeping
• General Ledgers
• Financial Statements
• Journal Entries
• Tax Returns
• Trial Balance
• Account Reconciliation
• MS Excel
• MS Access
• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Outlook
• Time Management
• Attention To Detail
• Client Focus

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing
• Administrative