public accountant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

5 years or more

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Auditing firm or department
• On-site customer service
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Various locations
• Accounting firm
• Financial services industry
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• 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
• Develop financial plans for clients
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• 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
• 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
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• 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
  
  

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Chartered Accountants (CA) Designation
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• CANTAX
• Simply Accounting
• Quick Books
• Caseware/Caseview
• MS Office
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• MS Outlook
• Sage Accounting Software
  
  

Area of specialization

• Accounting
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Travel expenses paid by employer
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• 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
• Adaptability
• Due diligence
• Proactive
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  
  

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
  
  

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
  
  

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities