Public accountant

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Accounting firm

Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Train staff
• Arrange training for staff
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• Caseware/Caseview
• MS Excel
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• Financial examination
• Accounting

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Proactive

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week