accountant

Government of Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a dedicated financial advisor in Metro Vancouver. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include analyzing financial records, preparing financial statements and tax returns, and offering financial advice. The position is strictly on-site with no remote option available. They prioritize attention to detail and excellent communication skills. This role offers free parking and an engaging work environment.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in accounting.
• Experience with financial planning and financial investigation.

Responsibilities

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives.
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Provide financial, business and tax advice.
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits.

Skills

Financial planning

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Dependability

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Quick Books

Sage Accounting Software

Automatic data processing (ADP)

Caseware/Caseview

MS Windows

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

Responsibilities

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Train staff
• Analyze clients' financial records
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• 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
• Oversee payroll administration

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Automatic data processing (ADP)
• Quick Books
• Caseware/Caseview
• MS Windows
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• Financial planning
• Financial investigation

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available