senior accountant

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

Job summary

A government body in Edmonton is seeking a skilled accounting professional. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of experience in financial planning and external auditing. Responsibilities include managing financial records, preparing statements, and providing tax advice. This position requires on-site work with no remote options, and a range of employee benefits including health and dental plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Learning/training paid by employer

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• Experience in financial planning and external audit.

Responsibilities

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives.
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Ability to multitask

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Simply Accounting

Quick Books

Caseware/Caseview

TaxPrep

Xero

Sage Accounting Software

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Accounting firm

Responsibilities Tasks

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Supervise staff
• 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
• Develop financial plans for clients
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• 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

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Simply Accounting
• Quick Books
• Caseware/Caseview
• MS Excel
• TaxPrep
• Xero
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• Financial planning
• External audit
• Accounting

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Adaptability
• Due diligence
• Proactive

Benefits Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities