Contract Accounting Clerk — GST/PST & Public Sector Focus

Altis Recruitment; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive and collaborative workplace

Hands-on experience with GST and PST reporting

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an intermediate accountant to join a finance team within a public sector organization. This role involves maintaining financial records, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting operations. The ideal candidate will have an accounting diploma or be enrolled in the CPA program, possess strong Microsoft Office skills, and excel in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. This opportunity allows for professional growth and hands-on experience with GST and PST reporting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accounting diploma program or enrollment in the CPA Professional Education Program is preferred.
• Experience with a computerized accounting system as well as Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, corporate policies, and taxes (GST, PST, non-resident withholding).

Responsibilities

• Complete account postings, accruals, and allocations in a timely manner.
• Review employee reimbursements and payment requisitions.
• Prepare GST and PST returns, financial schedules, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Assist junior accounting clerks in resolving procedural questions.
• Implement chart field changes, including additions and inactivation.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and general accounting principles.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced office environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Accounting diploma program or CPA enrollment

Tools

Computerized accounting system

Job description

A recruitment agency is looking for an intermediate accountant to join a finance team within a public sector organization. This role involves maintaining financial records, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting operations. The ideal candidate will have an accounting diploma or be enrolled in the CPA program, possess strong Microsoft Office skills, and excel in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. This opportunity allows for professional growth and hands-on experience with GST and PST reporting.