accountant

Work setting

• Auditing firm or department
• Accounting firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Arrange training for staff
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• 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
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Examine accounting records

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• Internship

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Charterered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Simply Accounting
• Caseware/Caseview
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• TaxPrep
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• External audit
• Accounting

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program