General Accountant

Work setting

• Private company, corporation or industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Reconcile accounts
• Post journal entries

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Microsoft Dynamics NAV
• Accounting software
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• MS Outlook

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Adaptability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available