Government of Canada - Central
general accountant
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Job Description
- Req#: 40794794
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
- Accounting
- Urban area
- Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
- 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
- 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
- Administer estate, personal, charitable, corporate and other types of trusts, direct trust account investments, receive and record investment income and disburse trust funds
- Variance analysis
- Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
- Oversee payroll administration
- Accounting software
- SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
- MS Office
- Internet
- MS Excel
- MS Windows
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Outlook
- Sage Accounting Software
- Accounting
- Public transportation is available
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Accurate
- 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
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Pension plan
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Maternity and parental benefits
- Free parking available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Wellness program
About the company
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
Area of specialization
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Personal suitability
Benefits
Health benefits
Financial benefits
Long term benefits
Other benefits
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