senior accountant

Hyland Precast; Cumberland; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local manufacturing company in Comox Valley seeks an experienced accountant to manage balance sheets and ensure financial accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and CGA certification, with over 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include preparing income tax returns and overseeing payroll. The position offers health benefits, group insurance, and is known for its supportive work environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of accounting experience.
• Strong computer and technology knowledge with accounting software.
• Ability to manage and supervise accounting staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards.
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records.
• Oversee payroll administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Team player

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 3

Tools

Accounting software

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Sage Accounting Software

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

Work setting

• Manufacture

Responsibilities

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• 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
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 3

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Accounting software
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• Sage Accounting Software

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Adaptability
• Due diligence
• Proactive

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available
• Wellness program