senior accountant

Government of Canada - Western; Delta; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governmental organization is seeking a qualified individual to supervise and train staff in the construction industry. The role involves preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and analyzing financial documents. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree and have 1 to 2 years of relevant experience. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train staff.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Ability to multitask

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Sage Accounting Software

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Urban area
• Construction industry

Responsibilities Tasks

• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• 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

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• Sage Accounting Software

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Printer
• Internet access

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Ability to multitask
• Proactive

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)