Accounting technician
ASCEND CANADA LLP
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
- 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
- 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
- MS Word
- Quick Books
- Simply Accounting
- TaxPrep
Additional information
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
- Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Tight deadlines
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available