Accountant

Ocean Breeze Accounting Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Job summary

Ocean Breeze Accounting Inc. in Mississauga is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage balance sheets and P&L statements, oversee payroll, and train a team of 5–10 staff.

The role focuses on planning, implementing accounting systems, and preparing financial statements and tax returns, with strong emphasis on internal controls and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience.
• On-site work only; no remote option.
• Experience in financial services industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems.
• Supervise staff.
• Train staff.
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices.
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedures.
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records.
• Analyze financial documents and reports.
• Examine accounting records.
• Variance analysis.
• Keep financial records and balance accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.
• Oversee payroll administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Multitasking

Proactive

Team player

Adaptability

Initiative

Reliability

Due diligence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Quick Books

Caseware/Caseview

Xero

Sage Accounting Software

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree

EXPERIENCE

3 years to less than 5 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SETTING

• Urban area
• Private company, corporation or industry
• Financial services industry

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration

SUPERVISION

• 5-10 people

COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

• Quick Books
• Caseware/Caseview
• Xero
• Sage Accounting Software

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Public transportation is available

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

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

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

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

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

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