accountant

Government of Canada; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Sherbrooke, Canada is seeking an accountant responsible for ensuring accuracy in compliance with accounting standards. The role includes preparing income tax returns, managing accounts payable and receivable, and preparing financial reports. Candidates should have relevant experience and be skilled in accounting software like Simply Accounting and Acomba. This position requires full-time work at the physical office with no remote options.

Benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Must have 7 months to less than 1 year of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of computerized bookkeeping systems is essential.
• Ability to analyze financial documents and reports is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare payroll.

Skills

Accuracy in accounting standards

Experience with payroll management

Reconciliation skills

Education

College, CEGEP or equivalent experience

Tools

Simply Accounting

Acomba

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

French

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work setting

• Auditing firm or department

Responsibilities Tasks

• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Reconcile accounts
• Prepare payroll
• Manage accounts payable
• Manage accounts receivable
• Prepare reports

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Simply Accounting
• Acomba
• Computerized bookkeeping system

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)