accounting technician

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.

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

Work Setting

• On-site customer service

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

Experience and Specialization

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• Simply Accounting

Area of Specialization

• Accounting

Additional Information

Transportation/Travel Information

• Public transportation is available.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

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