Accounting Technician
- Fort St. John, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Company Description Via CFO is a strategically focused accounting firm led by Chartered Professional Accountants that helps organizations turn financial management into a driver of success. The team guides businesses to profitability through robust financial processes and clear, practical insights. Services are designed to simplify and clarify complex financial information, turning challenges into opportunities and processes into profit. Via CFO collaborates closely with clients to provide vision and support for timely execution of financial strategies aligned with business goals.
Role Description The Accounting Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in Fort St John, BC. This role is responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping, including recording transactions, maintaining ledgers, reconciling bank and credit card accounts, and assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable. The Accounting Technician helps prepare and review financial statements and reports, supports month-end and year-end closing activities, and ensures that records are accurate and compliant with relevant standards. The role involves working with accounting software to process entries, generate reports, and support the senior accounting team with analytical tasks and documentation. The Accounting Technician also communicates with internal stakeholders and clients to resolve discrepancies and provide timely financial information.
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Role Description The Accounting Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in Fort St John, BC. This role is responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping, including recording transactions, maintaining ledgers, reconciling bank and credit card accounts, and assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable. The Accounting Technician helps prepare and review financial statements and reports, supports month-end and year-end closing activities, and ensures that records are accurate and compliant with relevant standards. The role involves working with accounting software to process entries, generate reports, and support the senior accounting team with analytical tasks and documentation. The Accounting Technician also communicates with internal stakeholders and clients to resolve discrepancies and provide timely financial information.
Qualifications
- Strong bookkeeping skills, including transaction recording, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance.
- Experience preparing and supporting financial statements and basic financial reporting.
- Proficiency with accounting software and related tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar systems).
- Solid analytical skills and an understanding of core finance and accounting principles.
- Diploma or coursework in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; progress toward a professional designation is an asset.
- Attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work on-site in Fort St John, BC and collaborate effectively with a professional accounting team.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to ethical, confidential handling of financial information.
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Responsibilities
Record transactions, maintain ledgers, reconcile bank and credit card accounts, and assist with accounts payable and receivable. Support financial statement preparation, reporting, closing activities, accurate recordkeeping, and client and stakeholder inquiries.
Requirements
Requires strong bookkeeping skills, experience supporting financial statements and reporting, and proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero. A diploma or coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is sought; progress toward a professional designation is an asset, along with accuracy, organization, communication skills, and ethical handling of confidential information.
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Transaction Recording
- Account Reconciliation
- Ledger Maintenance
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting Software
- Analytical Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Month-End Closing
- Year-End Closing
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Confidentiality
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Bookkeeping
- Transaction Recording
- Ledger Maintenance
- Bank Reconciliation
- Credit Card Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial Statements
- Financial Reporting
- Month-End Closing
- Year-End Closing
- Accounting Software
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- Xero
- Accounting Principles
- Financial Analysis
- Data Entry
- Confidentiality
- Professional Accounting
- Accounting
- Finance