Accountant

Work setting

• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Train staff
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Supervise staff
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Act as trustee in bankruptcy proceedings
• Underwrite new issues of stocks and bonds
• Prepare offering prospectus for new issues of stocks and bonds
• Negotiate with corporations and government to determine the type and terms of new securities issue
• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
• Analyze clients' financial records
• Develop financial plans for clients

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 1
• Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 3
• Certified Management Accountants (CMA) - level 2

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• ACCPAC
• Simply Accounting
• Quick Books
• Caseware/Caseview
• Database software
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• TaxPrep

Area of specialization

• Financial examination
• Financial planning
• Financial investigation

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan