Accounting technician

Kibbi; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Life insurance

Group insurance benefits

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Kibbi, based in Edmonton, seeks an experienced accounting professional with a Master’s degree and 5+ years of experience to prepare tax returns, review regulatory compliance, and provide financial guidance to clients. The role includes handling accounting reports, maintaining records, and ensuring internal controls.

Candidates should be proficient in accounting software and MS Office, with strong communication and organisational skills, and be able to work within deadlines while supporting a

Qualifications

• Prepare tax returns and other financial and accounting reports.
• Review compliance with governing legislation and regulation.
• Provide financial, business and tax advice to clients.
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records.
• Maintain filing and record systems and ensure accuracy.
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• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control.
• Answer written and oral inquiries.
• Coordinate work activities to meet deadlines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports.
• Prepare tax returns and ensure accuracy of filings.
• Review financial services for regulatory compliance.
• Provide financial and tax advice to clients.
• Provide clients with information and guidance.
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records.
• Maintain filing and record systems.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Answer written and oral inquiries.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Coordinate work to meet deadlines and budgets.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Team player

Organized

Adaptability

Judgement

Dependability

Client focus

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Accounting software

Caseware/Caseview

Excel

Outlook

Windows

Word

Quick Books

Simply Accounting

TaxPrep

MS Office

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Education: Master's degree
• Experience: 5 years or more

WORK SETTING

• Private sector
• Accounting firm

TASKS

• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Prepare tax returns
• Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Provide clients with information
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Participate in staff meetings
• Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets

COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

• Accounting software
• Caseware/Caseview
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• Simply Accounting
• TaxPrep
• MS Office

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE

• Scanner

VALUATOR SPECIALIZATION

• Estate planning

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Accounting
• Trust and estate administration

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

LONG TERM BENEFITS

• Maternity and parental benefits

OTHER BENEFITS

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program