accounting technician

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Calgary is seeking an experienced financial professional to handle payroll, maintain accounts, and prepare tax returns. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. This position requires on-site work only. Benefits include free parking, paid training, and time off for volunteering.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities

Variable or compressed work week

Qualifications

• Required 5 years or more of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts.
• Prepare tax returns and financial reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• 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

Benefits Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week