accounting technician

Government of Canada; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government department is seeking an Accounting Technician to manage fixed assets, maintain financial records, and prepare reports. Candidates must possess a relevant certificate and experience of 7 months to less than 1 year. The role requires on-site work, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office tools, including Excel and Oracle. Benefits include a health care plan and free parking.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of relevant experience.
• Basic security clearance and criminal record check required.

Responsibilities

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation.
• Keep financial records and balance various accounts.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Post journal entries and prepare financial reports.
• Prepare trial balance and reconcile accounts.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

Oracle

MS Office

Spreadsheet

Education

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

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

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work setting

• Head office

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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 trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Oracle
• MS Office
• Spreadsheet

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available