accountant

**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. **Responsibilities** Tasks * Identify clients' financial goals and objectives * Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements * Plan, set up and administer accounting systems * Supervise staff * Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control * Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies * Develop financial plans for clients * 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 * Arrange for sale of financial products and investments * Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements * Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure * Prepare income tax returns from accounting records * Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation * Analyze financial documents and reports * Examine accounting records * Investigate possible unethical conduct or breeches of securities or commodity futures law * 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 Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge * Accounting software * Quick Books * MS Office * MS Excel * MS Windows Additional information Security and safety * Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities * Fast\-paced environment * Work under pressure * Tight deadlines * Attention to detail * Large caseload * Large workload 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