Accounting Technician

EBT Chartered Professional Accountants is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Technician to join our team in Medicine Hat, AB. In this role, you will support the accounting cycle by performing tasks that do not require CPA oversight, while assisting Principals and other Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) in the smooth execution of day-to-day accounting operations. EBT is a full-service accounting office, with locations in Medicine Hat, AB and Swift Current, SK. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to providing a comprehensive bookkeeping, accounting, taxation and advisory services to meet the diverse needs of our personal and business clients. If you are looking to be part of a well-established, well respected and growing practice, then this is the place for you. Role Responsibilities Financial Statements & Tax Preparation: prepare a Notice to Reader financial statements, corporate and personal tax returns. Bookkeeping & Reporting: Perform bank reconciliations, manage accounts receivable/payable, process payroll, and handle WCB, GST, and T4 filings. Accounting and Compliance: Maintaining accounting entries, control year-end records, draft financial reports, and ensure regulatory compliance. Support and Collaborate: Assist CPAs file needs, review bookkeeper files, and contribute to budgeting. Meetings & Professional Development: Attend staff and department meetings, participate in the mentorship program, and perform additional duties as assigned. Duties Preparation and issuing documents related to accounts such as bills, invoices, statement of accounts, and any other financial statements. Calculating cost of materials, overhead and other expenses based on estimates and quotations. Preparation of budget data and documents based on estimated revenues and expenses from previous budget. Verification and reconciliation of transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, credit checks, payroll, purchase orders (PO), cheques, invoices, cheque requisitions and bank statements. Manage and organize year-end financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Prepare and maintain financial records, including general ledger entries and reconciliations. Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports, and ensure adherence of financial regulations. Support Principals and CPA’s by gathering and organizing files, as well as performing other duties as assigned by CPAs or the Principals. Respond to client inquiries, reach out to clients on outstanding payments while maintaining good customer relations with clients. Perform administrative duties such as maintaining filing, record keeping, faxing, photocopying. Assist Account Manager as required. Although this position will not have supervisory responsibilities, you may be required to review files from time‑to‑time and provide mentorship as needed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to analyze and interpret financial data. Task prioritization and strong organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple deadlines, determine priorities and complete requirements. Detail oriented, methodical, and trustworthy. Strong self-awareness and ability to identify areas of improvements. Strong client relations skills.Self-confidence and proven professional maturity. Experience with Caseware, Simply Accounting, QuickBooks, Taxprep, Microsoft Suite and the ability to learn new software quickly. Education and Experience Business Administration Diploma is required. Bachelor’s degree with accounting or finance would be considered an asset. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role is considered an asset. Experience in Corporate and/or Personal Tax preparation. Perks of EBT Paid parking. Benefits (after 90 days). RRSP matching (after 3 years). Ability to flex your hours. How to Apply If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our EBT Career Board. Thank you for considering a career with EBT We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full-time Industries Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr