accounting technician

PEL Chartered Professional Accountants Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional accounting firm in Burnaby is seeking an Accounting Technician to maintain financial ledgers and prepare tax returns. The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 2-3 years of experience. Strong computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines are essential. This permanent full-time position offers a salary of $37.00 per hour for a 30-hour work week in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to less than 3 years of relevant experience is needed.
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.
• Organized, reliable, and adaptable team player.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records and balance accounts.
• Prepare financial statements and tax returns.
• Reconcile accounts and post journal entries.

Skills

Strong computer and technology skills

Excellent written communication

Client focus

Time management

Dependability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

PEL Chartered Professional Accountants Inc. is seeking an Accounting Technician to join our team in Burnaby, BC.

Overview

As an Accounting Technician, you will maintain general ledgers, prepare financial statements, and perform a range of bookkeeping and tax activities for our clients and internal stakeholders. You will work independently in a fast‑paced environment, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of tasks.

Responsibilities

• 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 tax returns and income tax returns from accounting records
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience
• Strong computer and technology skills: MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Windows, MS Word, MS Office, Spreadsheet
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail, organized, reliable, and adaptable team player
• Dependability, efficient interpersonal skills, Accurate, Client focus, Time management, Flexibility, Adaptability, Team player, Reliable, Organized

Employment Terms

• Location: Burnaby, BC V5C 5T5 (On‑site only)
• Salary: $37.00 per hour (30 hours per week)
• Employment type: Permanent full‑time
• Overtime required
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 3

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast‑paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability

Equal Employment Opportunity

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of the following groups. Membership in a group is not a job requirement; all interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Newcomers and refugees with foreign credential recognition and mentorship programs
• Mature workers with hiring policies discouraging age discrimination
• Visible minorities with hiring policies discouraging discrimination (e.g., anonymizing the hiring process)

Who Can Apply?

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident of Canada
• Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-12

Important Notice

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

Contact

For inquiries, contact the HR Department at PEL Chartered Professional Accountants Inc. via email or phone as provided in the official posting.