general accountant

Ann Arbour Consultants Inc.; Whitby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consulting firm in Whitby is seeking an experienced accountant to manage financial records and prepare statements. The ideal candidate will have a college education, 2+ years of experience, and strong skills in Quick Books and MS Excel. Key responsibilities include overseeing payroll, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This is a permanent position requiring 30 hours of work per week, with a focus on detail and multi-tasking ability.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in accounting.
• Ability to manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial records and prepare financial statements.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with tax laws.
• Oversee payroll and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Experience in accounting

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Education

College / CEGEP

Tools

Quick Books

MS Excel

Job description

Education : College / CEGEP

Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit / loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Train staff
• Analyze clients' financial records
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration
• Reconcile accounts
• Process banking transactions
• Process credit cards, vouchers and other payments
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Prepare payroll
• Collect payments from debtors
• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll

Computer and technology knowledge

• Quick Books
• MS Excel

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Due diligence
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 hours per week