chartered professional accountant, certified general accountant (CPA, CGA)

Education: Bachelor's degree. Tasks: Identify clients' financial goals and objectives. Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements. Plan, set up and administer accounting systems. Supervise staff. Train staff. Analyze clients' financial records. Arrange training for staff. Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control.

Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies. Prepare reports and audit findings. Prepare financial statements and reports. Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices. Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure. Prepare income tax returns from accounting records. Analyze financial documents and reports. Examine accounting records.

Provide financial, business and tax advice. Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits. Variance analysis. Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems. Oversee payroll administration. Supervision: 5-10 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). Provincial or territorial licence. Computer and technology knowledge: Accounting software. ACCPAC. Quick Books. MS Office. Internet. MS Excel. MS Windows. TaxPrep. MS PowerPoint. MS Outlook. Sage Accounting Software. Area of specialization: Financial planning. Financial examination. Accounting.

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Large workload. Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Ability to multitask.

Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Day.