Accounting Technician

W L Buck; Brandon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

W.L. Buck & Associates in Brandon, Manitoba, is seeking an Accounting Technician/CPA student for a full-time, permanent role. You will report to the Office Manager and work on maintaining financial records, payroll, and tax filings for SMEs.

We value strong communication, organization, and confidentiality, with a two-year diploma or four-year degree in business or accounting. Prior accounting experience is a plus, and we encourage ongoing learning opportunities within a small, growing firm.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in business or accounting is required or preferred.
• Two years of accounting experience is an asset.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply internal and government rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial records for multiple clients.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare basic financial statements.
• Prepare payroll.
• File GST/PST returns for clients.
• Assess fixed assets and depreciation.
• Prepare and file T2 corporate tax returns.
• Examine financial records and transactions.
• Perform general clerical duties and maintain filing systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Two year diploma or four year degree in Business or Accounting

Job description

W.L. Buck & Associates is a full-service accounting practice in Brandon, Manitoba. We are a small growing firm

providing tax, bookkeeping, payroll, and financial services to small and medium sized businesses. To learn more about

who we are and how you can help grow our business, visit us at www.wlbuck.com.

We are seeking an Accounting Technician/CPA student interested in a long-term career in public practice with our firm.

This is a full time, permanent position, requiring 35 hours/week.

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Office Manager,

• Maintaining and updating financial records for multiple clients in an organized manner.
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts and preparing basic financial statements.
• Preparing payroll
• Filing of GST / PST returns for clients.
• Assess fixed assets and depreciation.
• Preparation and filing T2 corporate tax returns.
• Examine financial records and transactions.
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintaining filing and record systems and other general office duties.

Who you are:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to present accounting concepts to other professionals.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when managing company records.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply established internal and government rules, procedures, and policies.
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate financial records.
• Computer proficiency to work with digitalized financial records.
• Critical-thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Two year diploma or four year degree, majoring in Business or Accounting.
• Two years experience working in the accounting field would be considered an asset.

We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and a positive work environment. We encourage our team to take advantage of learning opportunities.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.