senior accountant

Government of Canada - Central; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Montreal is seeking a dedicated individual to manage financial accuracy and compliance. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, analyzing reports, and maintaining financial records. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and relevant accounting experience. This role requires on-site presence with no remote work option. The position includes benefits like subsidized public transportation.

Benefits

Subsidised public transportation

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of relevant experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting procedures and compliance.
• Ability to work with financial statements and reports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards and procedures.
• Prepare financial information and audit reports.
• Analyze and examine accounting documents.

Skills

Accounting standards

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Accounting software

MS Office

Sage Accounting Software

Job description

Overview Languages

French

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work setting

• Real estate company
• Private sector

Responsibilities Tasks

• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• 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
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Outlook
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Benefits Other benefits

• Subsidised public transportation