senior accountant

Faber Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An accounting firm in Edmonton is seeking an experienced accounting professional to identify clients' financial goals, manage statements, and supervise a team. Required is a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience. Key responsibilities include preparing financial reports and providing financial advice. Benefits include health care and bonuses.

Benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

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 in accounting or finance.
• Proficient in relevant accounting software.
• Own transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives.
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Supervise and train staff.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

QuickBooks

MS Excel

Sage Accounting Software

Caseware/Caseview

Simply Accounting

TaxPrep

Xero

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

• 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