accounting technician

Government of Canada; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Cold Lake, Canada is seeking an Accounting professional to maintain financial records and manage various accounts. The successful candidate will be responsible for bookkeeping tasks, preparing financial reports, and completing administrative duties. Candidates should have a relevant certificate and 1-2 years of experience. This position requires on-site work with no remote option.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Previous experience with bookkeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Keep financial records and maintain accounts.
• Post journal entries and prepare financial reports.
• Prepare tax returns and complete administrative duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Caseware/Caseview

Quick Books

MS Office

Sage Accounting 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 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Post journal entries
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Prepare tax returns
• Prepare income tax
• Complete administrative duties

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Caseware/Caseview
• Quick Books
• MS Office
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Time management

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits