accounting technician

Government of Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Montreal is looking for a bilingual professional for an on-site financial position. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, calculating depreciation, and preparing tax returns. Candidates should possess a college diploma and 1-2 years of related experience in accounting or residential real estate. Applicants are expected to handle tasks efficiently under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off for volunteering or personal days

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Experience in accounting and residential real estate preferred.
• Basic security clearance and criminal record check needed.

Responsibilities

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Post journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare tax returns and other financial reports.

Skills

Bilingual

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Time management

Ability to work independently

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Tools

Computer

Office equipment and supplies

Printer

Fax machine

Job description

Overview Languages

Bilingual

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

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

• On-site customer service
• Urban area

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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 Area of specialization

• Accounting
• Residential real estate

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Fax machine
• Office equipment and supplies
• Printer

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 Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)