accounting technician

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

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a qualified individual to manage accounting tasks including preparing payroll cheques, maintaining financial records, and preparing tax returns. Candidates should have a college diploma in accounting and strong skills in accounting software such as Quick Books and MS Excel. This position requires on-site work only.

Qualifications

• Must hold a college diploma or certification.
• Experience in accounting or related field preferred.
• Strong computer skills, especially with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Prepare tax returns and trial balances.

Skills

Accounting software

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Word

Spreadsheet

Education

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

Tools

Quick Books

Simply Accounting

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

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

• Private sector

Responsibilities

• 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

• Accounting software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• Simply Accounting
• MS Office
• Spreadsheet