Government of Canada - Western

senior accountant


Pay38.50 / hour
LocationDawson Creek/British Columbia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 43018808

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Bachelor's degree

      Experience

      2 years to less than 3 years

      On site

      Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
      • Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
      • Train staff
      • Analyze clients' financial records
      • Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
      • Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
      • Develop financial plans for clients
      • Prepare reports and audit findings
      • Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning
      • Prepare financial statements and reports
      • Arrange for sale of financial products and investments
      • 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
      • 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
      • Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
      • Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
      • Oversee payroll administration

      Additional information

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

      Personal suitability

      • Accurate
      • Client focus
      • 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
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