Accountant

Work setting

• Private company, corporation or industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• 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
• 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
• Investigate possible unethical conduct or breeches of securities or commodity futures law
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available