Accounting Technician

Brandon University; Hamiota; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime schedule

Growth opportunities

Benefits package

3 weeks vacation

RRSP matching

Job summary

Alliance Accounting Group in Hamiota is seeking an Accounting Technician to provide bookkeeping, payroll, tax, and year-end support for a diverse client portfolio, including agricultural businesses.

You will manage monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting processes, prepare working papers and financial statements, and assist with corporate and personal tax compliance. A driver’s license is required for client engagements and site visits.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary accounting or bookkeeping coursework or applicable experience.
• Tax preparation courses or CRA tax knowledge considered assets.
• Accounting knowledge for financial statements, accuracy, and compliance.
• Experience with corporate/personal/farm taxes and AgriStability assets.
• Experience with working paper files in accounting environment advantageous.
• Familiarity with agriculture and farming industries is a strong asset.
• Commitment to delivering excellent client service.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide bookkeeping and accounting support for a portfolio of clients, including monthly, quarterly, and annual activities.
• Prepare and process payroll, government remittances, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare personal and corporate income tax returns and ensure compliance.
• Assist with year-end engagements, working papers, financial statements, and documentation.
• Support agricultural and small business clients with reporting and inquiries.
• Collaborate with team and clients to deliver accurate, timely solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

QuickBooks

iFirm

Simply Accounting

Ag Expert

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Tax knowledge

Education

Post-secondary accounting or bookkeeping coursework

Tax preparation courses (asset)

Tools

QuickBooks

iFirm

Simply Accounting

Ag Expert

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Alliance Accounting Group

Bring your bookkeeping, tax, and year-end expertise to a dynamic firm committed to delivering exceptional service and trusted financial guidance.

The Accounting Technician provides comprehensive bookkeeping, accounting, taxation, and financial support services to external clients of the firm. This role is responsible for managing monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting processes, preparing year-end working paper files and financial statements, supporting corporate and personal income tax compliance, and assisting with controller services. The position also provides specialized financial and record-keeping support to agricultural clients while delivering accurate, timely, and client-focused service.

We are seeking candidates to fill positions in our Hamiota location.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Monday to Friday daytime schedule
• Growth and training opportunities
• A comprehensive employee benefit package
• 3 weeks’ vacation to start, and paid sick days
• RRSP matching program is provided

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide bookkeeping and accounting support for a portfolio of clients, including monthly, quarterly, and annual record-keeping activities.
• Prepare and process payroll, government remittances, and account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.
• Prepare personal and corporate income tax returns while ensuring compliance with applicable tax legislation and filing deadlines.
• Assist with year-end engagements, including the preparation of working paper files, financial statements, and supporting documentation.
• Support agricultural and small business clients with financial reporting, record-keeping, and accounting-related inquiries.
• Collaborate with team members and clients to deliver exceptional service, accurate financial information, and timely solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL BRING:

• Post-secondary certificate or coursework in accounting or bookkeeping, or applicable experience.
• Completion of tax preparation courses, CRA tax knowledge, or tax software training considered an asset.
• Accounting knowledge applicable to the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Experience with corporate/personal/farm taxes and AgriStability considered an asset.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, iFirm, Simply Accounting, Ag Expert, as well as Microsoft Office; Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience in completing working paper files in an accounting environment is highly advantageous.
• Experience or familiarity with agriculture and farming industries is considered a strong asset due to the nature of our clientele.
• Committed to delivering exceptional client service with a focus on high-quality efficient work.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. We thank all jobseekers for their interest and potential application.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR OUR CLIENT?

Alliance Accounting Group is a dynamic accounting firm committed to delivering exceptional client service, high quality of work and innovative solutions for our clients. We take pride in giving you the assurance that the assistance you receive comes from years of advanced training and technical experience as well as financial acumen. Our continual investment of time and resources in professional continuing education, state-of-the-art computer technology and extensive business relationships is indicative of our commitment to excellence. Our local roots within the communities we serve, enables us to provide in-depth knowledge and expertise to benefit our clients.