accounting technician

DILONG VIRTUAL ACCOUNTING INC.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A virtual accounting firm in Metro Vancouver is seeking an accounting professional to handle payroll, prepare tax returns, and maintain financial records. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate with 1–2 years of experience in accounting, proficient in accounting software and MS Office. This permanent position demands strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in accounting.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Repetitive tasks are required.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Prepare tax returns and trial balance of books.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

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
• Prepare income tax
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Spreadsheet

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 37.5 hours per week