senior accountant

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a financial manager to oversee financial records, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and supervise staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3 to less than 5 years of relevant experience, with strong communication skills and attention to detail. This position requires work on-site in Edmonton.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Supervise staff.
• Analyze clients' financial records.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare reports and audit findings.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records.
• Review and examine financial services for compliance.
• Maintain various accounts using bookkeeping systems.

Skills

Accurate

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Judgement

Organized

Due diligence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

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.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Supervise staff
• Analyze clients' financial records
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems

Additional information Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Due diligence