accountant

Government of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Toronto seeks a qualified finance professional to manage balance sheets, ensure accounting accuracy, and prepare financial reports. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and have 1 to 2 years of relevant experience. Attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask are essential. The position requires on-site presence, with no remote options available. Competitive health and financial benefits are offered.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Criminal record check is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Prepare reports and audit findings.
• Provide financial, business and tax advice.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Ability to multitask

Adaptability

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Private company, corporation or industry
• Head office

Responsibilities Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• 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
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Life insurance