Accounting Technician, Indigenous Ease Services
- Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Entry level to 2 years of relevant accounting experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Make an impact with our Indigenous Services team as an Accounting Technician. This diverse team of professionals works with more than 250 Indigenous peoples, groups and organizations across Canada and shares a passion for learning and understanding their history, culture and contributions to our country. As a trusted advisor, you’ll use cutting-edge technology to deliver a full suite of services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, financial reporting and payroll administration.*Note that this role is not suitable for someone looking to pursue their CPA designation.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, financial reporting and payroll administration engagements
- Set-up client files, assist with the completion of budgets and complete administrative planning
- Perform the month-end and quarter-end close process
- Maintain, monitor and reconcile GL accounts including cash, bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, intercompany and point of sale (POS)/system uploads
- Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies and discuss with managers or engagement partners to develop resolutions
- Communicate with the government regarding information requests, assessments and installments
- Work collaboratively with the client engagement team
- Accounting certificate or bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is considered an asset)
- Entry level to 2 years of relevant accounting experience
- Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations is preferred
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and processes is considered an asset
- Experience working with Sage and QuickBooks Online accounting software is considered an asset
- Experience preparing T4s and T5s is preferred
With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more!
Diversity@MNP
We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Support client engagements involving accounts payable and receivable, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and payroll administration. Set up client files and budgets, complete month- and quarter-end close processes, reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, communicate with government agencies, and collaborate with the engagement team.
Requirements
The role is entry-level to two years of relevant accounting experience and calls for an accounting certificate or a bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration; an accounting or finance major is an asset. Basic accounting knowledge is an asset, while experience with Indigenous communities, Sage, QuickBooks Online, and preparing T4s and T5s is preferred or considered an asset.
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Reporting
- Payroll Administration
- Month-End Close
- Quarter-End Close
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliation
- Budgeting
- Discrepancy Investigation
- Client File Management
- T4 And T5 Preparation
- Sage
- QuickBooks Online
- Client Communication
Benefits
- Vacation Time
- Paid Personal Days
- Group Pension Plan With 4% Matching
- Voluntary Savings Products
- Bonus Programs
- Flexible Benefits
- Mental Health Resources
- Perks And Discounts
- Professional Development Assistance
- Flexible Dress Code
- Firm-Sponsored Social Events
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
Keywords
- Accounting
- Indigenous Services
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Reporting
- Payroll Administration
- Client Engagements
- Client File Setup
- Budgeting
- Month-End Close
- Quarter-End Close
- General Ledger
- Bank Reconciliation
- Prepaid Expenses
- Accrued Liabilities
- Intercompany Accounts
- Point Of Sale
- System Uploads
- Discrepancy Investigation
- Government Information Requests
- Assessments And Installments
- Sage
- QuickBooks Online
- T4 Preparation
- T5 Preparation