accounting technician

ZENTREE HOLDINGS LTD.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A private sector company in Canada is looking for a detail-oriented financial administrator to manage payroll, maintain general ledgers, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, along with proficiency in accounting software. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Basic security clearance and criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Keep financial records and balance various accounts.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Sage Accounting Software

Simply Accounting

MS Office

Job description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 40 hours per week

Education : Bachelor's degree

Experience : 5 years or more

or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Private sector
• Private company, corporation or industry

Tasks

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
• Post journal entries
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Prepare tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Oversee payroll administration
• Manage balance sheets and profit / loss statements

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Simply Accounting
• MS Office
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• Process improvement
• Accounting

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available