Accounting Technician

Job summary

Prepare payroll cheques, calculate fixed assets and depreciation, and maintain financial records and accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems. Maintain general ledgers, prepare financial statements and other accounting reports, reconcile accounts, and contribute to process improvement.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience 1 year to less than 2 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 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 Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports Reconcile accounts Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge Accounting software MS Excel MS Outlook MS Word Quick Books TaxPrep Equipment and machinery experience Scanner Area of specialization Process improvement Accounting Additional information Transportation/travel information Own transportation 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 Organized Reliability Team player Time management Adaptability Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Financial benefits Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Other Benefits Free parking available

What you’ll do

Prepare payroll cheques, calculate fixed assets and depreciation, and maintain financial records and accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems. Maintain general ledgers, prepare financial statements and other accounting reports, reconcile accounts, and contribute to process improvement.

Requirements

Requires a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program, along with one to less than two years of experience. Candidates should be familiar with accounting software, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and TaxPrep, and be accurate, organized, dependable, and able to work independently under pressure and tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Free Parking

Listed skills

• Bookkeeping · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Payroll Cheque Preparation
• Fixed Asset Accounting
• Depreciation
• Bookkeeping
• General Ledger Maintenance
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Financial Reporting
• Account Reconciliation
• Process Improvement
• Accounting Software
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• QuickBooks
• TaxPrep
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting