accountant

Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An accounting firm in Edmonton seeks a qualified accountant to manage financial audits, prepare reports, and supervise staff. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and at least 3 years of experience in accounting. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines with a focus on detail and compliance.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting or auditing.
• Strong understanding of compliance to accounting standards.
• Ability to analyze financial documents and create reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Train and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Ability to multitask

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Caseware / Caseview

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 39.5 hours per week

Education: Master\'s degree

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Industry: Accounting

Work setting

• Auditing firm or department
• Accounting firm
• Private sector

Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit / loss statements
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Analyze clients\' financial records
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Arrange for sale of financial products and investments
• Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Investigate possible unethical conduct or breeches of securities or commodity futures law
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
• Variance analysis

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Caseware / Caseview
• MS Office
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Outlook

Area of specialization

• External audit
• Accounting

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Adaptability
• Due diligence
• Proactive

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

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 Education Savings Plan (RESP)

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