Accounting technician

ComptaFinance, Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

ComptaFinance, Inc. is seeking a part-time bookkeeper in Montreal to manage financial records, ledgers, and reports. You will post journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with audits, ensuring accuracy under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2–3 years of experience and a college-level accounting diploma. English language skills are specified for the screening, with a 30–35 hour work week.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of bookkeeping experience.
• College/CEGEP diploma in accounting or related field (1–2 years).
• Experience with manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Keep financial records and balance various accounts using bookkeeping systems.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Post journal entries.
• Prepare tax returns.
• Prepare trial balance of books.
• Reconcile accounts.
• Assist in planning and executing financial statement audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organized

Dependability

Team player

Accurate

Education

College/CEGEP diploma (1–2 years)

Job description

• 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

Tasks

• 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
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 35 hours per week