Accountant

Job description

We are seeking trustworthy candidates who work efficiently without sacrificing accuracy. Accountants can expect to work with large amounts of numerical data, handle multiple tasks with deadlines, and provide transparent and complete reports to management. You should have a firm grasp of accounting and financial practices and regulations and possess strong computer and verbal and written communication skills.

To ensure success, Accountants should be prompt, honest detail-oriented, professional, and analytical. Top candidates will have excellent presentation skills with the ability to successfully communicate complex quantitative data to decision-makers.

Responsibilities for Accountant

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements and budget performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (i.e. GAAP, FASB), rules, regulations, and systems of internal control.
• Aid in the implementation of new accounting policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Should be well experienced in GST and income tax compliance.
• Provide accurate, timely, and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of financial information.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement improvements to processes.
• Assist with and act as the primary point of contact for auditor requests.
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.

Qualifications for Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 0-10 years of accounting/finance experience
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with accounting software
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation
• Highly detail-oriented