accounting technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience
• Accounting technology/technician and bookkeeping

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
• Post journal entries
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Prepare tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Caseware/Caseview
• MS Excel
• Quick Books
• TaxPrep
• MS Office
• Spreadsheet
• Xero
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• Process improvement
• Accounting

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance