junior accountant

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 32 to 44 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Private sector
• Urban area

Tasks

• Store, update and retrieve financial data
• Prepare payroll
• Prepare general ledger
• Prepare journal entry
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Manage accounts payable
• Manage accounts receivable
• Invoice clients
• Costing and budgeting
• Conduct credit and collections
• Conduct banking
• Prepare reports
• Perform general office duties
• Prepare bank reconciliations

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• ACCPAC
• Internet
• MS Excel
• Word processing software
• Spreadsheet
• MS Word
• Electronic mail

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• 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?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?