Accounting Technician

Adams & Miles LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic accounting firm in Toronto is seeking an Accounting Technician to support clients by preparing financial statements and managing bookkeeping tasks. Ideal candidates have a strong foundation in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and relevant software knowledge, including QuickBooks and Excel. The role offers competitive salary, benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years bookkeeping experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting software.
• Strong understanding of investment activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in maintaining reconciled general ledger accounts.
• Prepare financial statements for various clients.
• Assist with tax compliance including returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Strong communication

Independence

Education

CPA designation (or working towards completion)

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

QuickBooks Online

Sage Simply Accounting

CaseWare

Taxprep

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Accounting Technician

We are a dynamic and growing accounting firm dedicated to providing high-quality services to a diverse clientele. Our team is committed to upholding professional standards and delivering exceptional client service. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Technician to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced professional services environment. The Accounting Technician will play a key role in supporting our clients by preparing financial statements, managing bookkeeping tasks, and assisting with tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to clients in maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Prepare financial statements and corporate tax returns for Notice-to-Reader compilations for clients in various industries with straight forward to complex operations.
• Prepare personal tax returns with complex revenue streams including rental income, self-employed business income, and large investment holdings including both Canadian and foreign.
• Provide assistance to clients with payroll, source deductions and GST / HST compliance.
• Ability to compile clients information from client source documents such as bank statements, remittance vouchers, various receipts and disbursements to year-end financial statements.
• Stay up to date with relevant accounting standards and tax regulations.

Education + Qualifications

• CPA designation (or working towards completion) preferred.
• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years bookkeeping experience.
• Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Sage Simply Accounting and other accounting software.
• Advanced knowledge of CaseWare, Caseview and Taxprep.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel.
• In-depth understanding of different types of investment activities and investment income including return of capital, reinvested dividends, non-cash distributions, etc.
• Completion of files in a timely manner and strong time management skills.
• Strong communication skills with both clients and staff.
• Strong learning skills and ability to work independently.
• Previous public accounting and tax preparation experience required.

Why join A+M?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Supportive team environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal days, summer days and holidays.
• Exposure to a niche industry with significant growth potential.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.