accounting technician

Jack Filled Foreign Exchange Inc; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established industry player specializing in foreign exchange. This role offers the chance to engage in vital accounting functions, including payroll preparation, maintaining financial records, and preparing tax returns. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and client focus are paramount. The position requires independent work and the ability to meet tight deadlines while ensuring accuracy. If you are a dependable team player with excellent communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and financial record maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll and maintain financial records.
• Prepare tax returns and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Time management

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Adaptability

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

MS Access

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

Quick Books

Simply Accounting

Job description

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• On-site customer service

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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• Simply Accounting

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability