Accountant

• Location Charlottetown, PEC1A 3W4
• Work location On site
• Salary$62,400YEAR annually / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Day, Flexible hours
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3678543

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Accounting

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Private company, corporation or industry
• Accounting firm
• Head office
• Private sector

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Analyze clients' financial records
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• 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
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• MS Office
• Internet
• MS Excel
• Xero

Area of work experience

• Project coordination

Area of specialization

• Financial technology
• Accounting

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Credit check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Adaptability
• Due diligence
• Proactive

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program