accounting technician

Government of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A national governmental agency in Ottawa is seeking an experienced accounting professional. The successful candidate will manage financial records, prepare tax returns, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. A Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in accounting are required. This position requires working on-site, with no remote options available.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Maternity and parental benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of accounting experience.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Organized and reliable with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Keep financial records and manage various accounts.
• Prepare tax returns and financial statements.
• Advise senior management on financial matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Time management

Efficiency in interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Caseware/Caseview

MS Excel

Quick Books

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

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 Tasks

• 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
• Reconcile accounts
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Confer with clients to identify requirements
• Assist in the collection and documentation of user's requirements
• Advise senior management
• Prepare T4 statements and other statements

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Caseware/Caseview
• MS Excel
• Quick Books

Area of work experience

• Correspondence

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Time management

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available