Accountant

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Urban area
• Manufacture
• Telecommunications industry
• Private company, corporation or industry
• Head office
• Private sector

Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
• Quick Books
• MS Office
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Outlook
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Adaptability
• Due diligence

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Health benefits

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

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available