general accountant

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Calgary is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage balance sheets and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience and a relevant diploma. Benefits include health care and parking. Must work on-site with no remote option.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Parking available

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and procedures.
• Ability to manage financial records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Ability to multitask

Proactive

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Tools

Quick Books

MS Excel

MS Windows

MS Outlook

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

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

• Private company, corporation or industry

Responsibilities Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Quick Books
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• MS Outlook

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Ability to multitask
• Due diligence
• Proactive

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Parking available