Accountant

Work setting

• Private company, corporation or industry
• Head office

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Analyze clients' financial records
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Arrange for sale of financial products and investments
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Database software
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint

Area of specialization

• Financial planning
• Risk management
• Financial examination
• Financial investigation
• Accounting

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Credit check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload
• Large workload

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available