accounting technician

Government of Canada; Langford; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Langford, BC, is seeking an experienced accounting professional to calculate payroll, maintain financial records, and prepare tax returns. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have 1-2 years of relevant experience. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently in an on-site environment. Benefits include employer-paid learning and training.

Benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts.
• Prepare financial statements and tax returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to work independently

Organized

Team player

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

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.

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Head office

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
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Prepare tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Benefits Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer