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We are currently looking for a full time accountant to join our team.
Responsibilities include:
Develop skills in areas such as compilations, reviews, bookkeeping and tax
Develop knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)
Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses and manage multiple files simultaneously
Establish charts of accounts and prepare journal entries for posting to client accounts
Prepare correspondence, client summaries and presentations outlining findings, facts and highlights resulting from the client engagement
Raise client issues that need to be addressed
Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
Work with clients to reconcile accounts, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements
Credentials:
Successfully obtained a Bachelors Degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting or Finance major preferred) or post-secondary diploma in accounting
Previous accounting related office experience is an asset
Customer service and/or client service experience is desirable
Experience working with, or exposure to, accounting and tax software such as Caseware, Profile, Quickbooks and Sage is beneficial
Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Office Suite
Accountant Specific Skills
- Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
- Prepare financial statements and reports
- Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Excel
- Accounting software
- Quick Books
- Simply Accounting
- Caseware/Caseview