accounting manager

Government of Canada - Western; Sidney; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking an experienced financial professional to manage projects, ensure compliance, and coordinate financial operations. Candidates should have 2 to 3 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include overseeing budgets, training staff, and maintaining financial records. The position requires strong computer skills, specifically in MS Excel and accounting software. This role is on site with no remote work option.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in financial roles.
• Computer and technology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assign financial projects and activities to improve business decisions.
• Coordinate financial operations and budget activities.
• Identify and investigate compliance issues.
• Monitor financial control systems.
• Oversee the collection and analysis of financial data.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Office

Quick Books

Accounting software

Caseware/Caseview

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Accounting firm

Responsibilities

• Assign financial projects and activities to workers in order to improve business decisions
• Coordinate the organization’s financial operations and budget activities in order to optimize financial performance
• Direct staff
• Identifying and investigating compliance issues
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Review budgets and financial reports for specific projects
• Train staff
• Design and manage investment strategies
• Monitor financial control systems
• Oversee the collection and analysis of financial data
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• Quick Books
• Accounting software
• Caseware/Caseview

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan