Accounting technician

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Tasks

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability