senior accountant

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

Job summary

A government organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking an individual with a Bachelor's degree to take on accounting responsibilities. The position requires 2 to 3 years of experience and involves identifying clients' financial goals, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential. Benefits include a dental and health care plan. Note that work must be completed on-site with no remote option.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in accounting.
• Accurate and organized individual with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Analyze clients' financial records for compliance and accuracy.
• Oversee payroll administration.

Skills

Accounting

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CANTAX

Quick Books

Caseware/Caseview

MS Office

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Internet

MS Windows

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• 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 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
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

• CANTAX
• Quick Books
• Caseware/Caseview
• MS Office
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Outlook

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan