accounting technician

Harris Dodge; Langford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local automotive service company in Langford, British Columbia, is looking for an experienced accountant to manage payroll and financial records. You will prepare and reconcile accounts, requiring attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. The role requires 2 years of experience and offers health benefits including a dental plan and vision care benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Flexibility and team player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Prepare tax returns and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Client focus

Time management

Education

College diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

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

2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Database software
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Inventory control software
• MS Excel
• Spreadsheet

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits