Accounting technician

KATIMAVIK; Westmount; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Maternity and parental benefits

Subsidised public transportation

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English or French

Job summary

Katimavik in Canada is seeking a detail‑oriented bookkeeper to maintain financial records, post journal entries, reconcile accounts and prepare reports. Proficiency with QuickBooks and MS Office is expected; 32 hours per week; daytime schedule; English or French language ability; college/CEGEP education preferred.

Ideal candidates have 7 months to under 1 year in accounting or related fields, and are accurate, organized with good time management.

Qualifications

• Keep financial records and balance accounts
• Post journal entries and reconcile accounts
• Prepare financial reports and statements
• Handle payments and receipts as part of daily duties

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
• Post journal entries
• Reconcile accounts
• Balance rent roll and process payments
• Receive and issue payments

Skills

Accurate

Organized

Time management

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

Accounting software

QuickBooks

MS Office

Job description

• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• Business/commerce, general
• Accounting
• Accounting technology/technician and bookkeeping
• or equivalent experience

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
• Reconcile accounts
• Balance rent roll
• Process money, cheques and credit/debit card payments
• Receive and issue payments

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• MS Office

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Organized
• Time management

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Subsidised public transportation
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 32 hours per week