Accounting Technician

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Work setting

• Urban area

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 Windows
• MS Word
• MS Office
• Xero
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast
• paced environment

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Overtime available

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Travel insurance