Finance technician

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 5 years or more

Asset languages

• Spanish; Castilian

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home

Tasks

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
• Post journal entries
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Prepare tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Excel
• Quick Books
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Drug test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Time management
• Adaptability

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Morning

Employment terms options

• On call
• Day
• Weekend

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees