Government of Canada - Central

general accountant


Pay58k / year
LocationEtobicoke/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 40794794

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Bachelor's degree
      • or equivalent experience
      • Accounting

      Experience

      3 years to less than 5 years

      Work setting

      • Urban area

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • 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

      Experience and specialization

      Computer and technology knowledge

      • Accounting software
      • SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
      • MS Office
      • Internet
      • MS Excel
      • MS Windows
      • MS PowerPoint
      • MS Outlook
      • Sage Accounting Software

      Area of specialization

      • Accounting

      Additional information

      Transportation/travel information

      • Public transportation is available

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Fast-paced environment
      • Work under pressure
      • Tight deadlines
      • Attention to detail

      Personal suitability

      • 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

      Benefits

      Health benefits

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

      Financial benefits

      • Group insurance benefits
      • Pension plan
      • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

      Long term benefits

      • Maternity and parental benefits

      Other benefits

      • Free parking available
      • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
      • Team building opportunities
      • Wellness program
  • About the company

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