senior accountant

Michael Gao Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm based in Richmond is seeking an experienced accountant to manage and provide comprehensive financial advice to clients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience in accounting. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, overseeing payroll, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This is a permanent position offering health benefits and a workload of 35 hours per week.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in accounting.
• Ability to train staff and oversee payroll administration.
• Expertise in preparing financial statements and tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives.
• Plan and administer accounting systems.
• Ensure accuracy in financial records and compliance.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Accuracy

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CANTAX

Quick Books

Caseware / Caseview

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Windows

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Tasks

• 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

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Durée de l emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 hours per week