Accounting clerk

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• Accounting

Asset languages

• English, Middle (1100-1500)

Work setting

• Private sector
• Urban area
• Accounting firm

Tasks

• Prepare general ledger
• Prepare journal entry
• Manage accounts receivable
• Manage accounts payable
• Prepare trial balance
• Open and close books for auditors
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Review on the behaviour with regard to deposits and withdrawals, overdraws, defaults, dishonoured payments and spending patterns
• Prepare payroll
• Assess fixed assets and depreciation
• Prepare income tax
• Store, update and retrieve financial data
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Perform general office duties
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Prepare reports
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Prepare tax returns

Computer and technology knowledge

• Sage Accounting Software
• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• Electronic scheduler
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Computerized bookkeeping system
• TaxPrep

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Organized
• Reliability
• Quick learner
• Versatility
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

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

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program