accounting technician

Holloway Lodging Corporation; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking an accountant to manage payroll, maintain financial records, and prepare tax returns. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in accounting and be proficient in various accounting software tools. This full-time role requires onsite presence in Halifax.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in accounting or related field.
• Education must include a diploma or certificate.
• Familiarity with accounting software required.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare payroll cheques.
• Maintain and reconcile financial records and statements.
• Prepare tax returns and financial reports.

Skills

Accounting

Data analysis

Bookkeeping

Education

College diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

MS Excel

QuickBooks

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

• 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
• Caseware/Caseview
• Data analysis software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• Simply Accounting
• TaxPrep
• MS Office
• Spreadsheet
• Xero
• Sage Accounting Software
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
  
  

Financial benefits

• Life insurance