accounting technician

Padgett Business Services Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join their team in a dynamic role focused on payroll, financial records, and accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage tight deadlines. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with financial data, ensuring accuracy and compliance while contributing to the overall efficiency of the organization. If you possess strong communication skills and a client-focused mindset, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience required.
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain financial records and balance various accounts.
• Prepare tax returns and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Time management

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Organized

Team player

Education

College or CEGEP certificate or diploma

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Quick Books

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  
  

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
  
  

Responsibilities

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
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• Spreadsheet
  
  

Additional information

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