chartered professional accountant, chartered accountant (CPA, CA)

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Auditing firm or department
• Accounting firm
• Financial services industry
• Head office
• Office building

Responsibilities Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Supervise staff
• Analyze clients' financial records
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Chartered Accountants (CA) Designation
• Charterered Professional Accountant (CPA)
• Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 1

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• ACCPAC
• CANTAX
• Simply Accounting
• Quick Books
• Caseware/Caseview
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• TaxPrep
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Outlook
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• External audit
• Financial technology
• Accounting

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)