Accounting technician

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.

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Head office
• Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Reconcile accounts
• Receive payments
• Prepare contracts and other papers
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
• Manage contracts
• Negotiate business contracts

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows

Area of work experience

• Contracts

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available
• Willing to travel

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

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program