Accounting Technician

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
**Asset languages**:

- Hindi
**Work setting**:

- Rural area
**Tasks**:

- Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
- Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
- Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
- Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
- Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
- Prepare tax returns
- Prepare trial balance of books
- Reconcile accounts
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Accounting software
- Caseware/Caseview
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Quick Books
- Simply Accounting
- TaxPrep
**Security and safety**:

- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Public transportation is available
- Willing to travel
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Tight deadlines
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
**Other benefits**:

- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available