accounting technician

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

Job summary

A governmental body in Winnipeg is seeking an experienced financial officer to handle payroll preparation, maintain financial records, and assist in audits. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in accounting tools like Caseware and TaxPrep is required. This position is on-site only, without remote work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping systems.
• Proficiency in preparing financial reports and tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Post journal entries and prepare trial balance.

Skills

Financial record keeping

Tax preparation

Experience with accounting software

General ledger maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Caseware/Caseview

TaxPrep

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• 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
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Caseware/Caseview
• TaxPrep