Accountant

• Location Vancouver, BCV6H 1A7
• Work location On site
• Salary$40.00HOUR hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Morning, Day, Shift
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Other benefits
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3658639

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Accounting firm
• 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 reports and audit findings
• Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Underwrite new issues of stocks and bonds
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• CANTAX
• Simply Accounting
• Quick Books
• MS Office
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• TaxPrep
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Outlook
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• Financial examination
• Accounting

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload
• Large workload

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Other benefits

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