Senior Accountant - Lead Analysis & Audits (Onsite)

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

Job summary

A government body in Edmonton is seeking a skilled accounting professional. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of experience in financial planning and external auditing. Responsibilities include managing financial records, preparing statements, and providing tax advice. This position requires on-site work with no remote options, and a range of employee benefits including health and dental plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

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.
• Experience in financial planning and external audit.

Responsibilities

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives.
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Ability to multitask

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Simply Accounting

Quick Books

Caseware/Caseview

TaxPrep

Xero

Sage Accounting Software

Job description

A government body in Edmonton is seeking a skilled accounting professional. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of experience in financial planning and external auditing. Responsibilities include managing financial records, preparing statements, and providing tax advice. This position requires on-site work with no remote options, and a range of employee benefits including health and dental plans.