senior accountant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

1. Bachelor's degree

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

1. Accounting firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

1. Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
2. Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
3. Supervise staff
4. Train staff
5. Analyze clients' financial records
6. Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
7. Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
8. Develop financial plans for clients
9. Prepare reports and audit findings
10. Prepare financial statements and reports
11. Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
12. Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
13. Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation
14. Analyze financial documents and reports
15. Examine accounting records
16. Provide financial, business and tax advice
17. Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
18. Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

1. Accounting software
2. Simply Accounting
3. Quick Books
4. Caseware/Caseview
5. MS Excel
6. TaxPrep
7. Xero
8. Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

1. Financial planning
2. External audit
3. Accounting

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

1. Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

1. Fast-paced environment
2. Attention to detail

Personal suitability

1. Accurate
2. Client focus
3. Dependability
4. Efficient interpersonal skills
5. Excellent oral communication
6. Excellent written communication
7. Initiative
8. Judgement
9. Organized
10. Reliability
11. Team player
12. Ability to multitask
13. Adaptability
14. Due diligence
15. Proactive

Benefits

Health benefits

1. Dental plan
2. Disability benefits
3. Health care plan
4. Paramedical services coverage
5. Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

1. As per collective agreement
2. Bonus
3. Group insurance benefits

Long term benefits

1. Maternity and parental benefits

Other Benefits

1. Free parking available
2. Learning/training paid by employer
3. Other benefits
4. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
5. Team building opportunities