Assistant accountant

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 5 years or more
• Accounting and business/management

Tasks

• Schedule work
• Prepare and submit reports
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Ensure accuracy of financial transactions
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Reconcile accounts
• Post journal entries
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
• Receive and issue payments

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• Microsoft Visio
• SharePoint
• Accounting software
• Computerized bookkeeping system

Area of specialization

• Treasury
• Accounting

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available