Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
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Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
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Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
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Train staff
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Analyze clients' financial records
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Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
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Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
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Prepare financial statements and reports
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Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
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Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
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Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
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Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation
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Analyze financial documents and reports
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Examine accounting records
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Variance analysis
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Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 1
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Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 2
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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Accounting software
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ACCPAC
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CANTAX
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Simply Accounting
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Quick Books
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Caseware/Caseview
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MS Office
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Human resources software
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Internet
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MS Excel
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MS Windows
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TaxPrep
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MS PowerPoint
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Xero
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MS Outlook
Area of specialization
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Attention to detail
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Ability to multitask
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Adaptability
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Due diligence
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Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Group insurance benefits
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Life insurance
Long term benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Team building opportunities
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Parking available
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.