Accounting technician

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Education: Master's degree
• Experience: 5 years or more

Work setting

• Private sector
• Accounting firm

Tasks

• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Prepare tax returns
• Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Provide clients with information
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Participate in staff meetings
• Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Caseware/Caseview
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• Simply Accounting
• TaxPrep
• MS Office

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

Valuator specialization

• Estate planning

Area of specialization

• Accounting
• Trust and estate administration

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability

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)?

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program