Job Description
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
Accounting firm
Private sector
Tasks
Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
Supervise staff
Train staff
Analyze clients' financial records
Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
Prepare reports and audit findings
Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning
Prepare financial statements and reports
Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
Analyze financial documents and reports
Examine accounting records
Provide financial, business and tax advice
Underwrite new issues of stocks and bonds
Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
Oversee payroll administration
Supervision
1 to 2 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Computer and technology knowledge
CANTAX
Simply Accounting
Quick Books
MS Office
Internet
MS Excel
MS Windows
TaxPrep
MS PowerPoint
MS Outlook
Sage Accounting Software
Area of specialization
Financial examination
Accounting
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Large caseload
Large workload
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent written communication
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Ability to multitask
Adaptability
Due diligence
Proactive
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you currently a student?
Employment terms options
Shift
Employment terms options
Morning
Day
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
On-site amenities
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Team building opportunities
Parking available
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
Accounting firm
Private sector
Tasks
Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
Supervise staff
Train staff
Analyze clients' financial records
Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
Prepare reports and audit findings
Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning
Prepare financial statements and reports
Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
Analyze financial documents and reports
Examine accounting records
Provide financial, business and tax advice
Underwrite new issues of stocks and bonds
Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
Oversee payroll administration
Supervision
1 to 2 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Computer and technology knowledge
CANTAX
Simply Accounting
Quick Books
MS Office
Internet
MS Excel
MS Windows
TaxPrep
MS PowerPoint
MS Outlook
Sage Accounting Software
Area of specialization
Financial examination
Accounting
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Large caseload
Large workload
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent written communication
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Ability to multitask
Adaptability
Due diligence
Proactive
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you currently a student?
Employment terms options
Shift
Employment terms options
Morning
Day
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
On-site amenities
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Team building opportunities
Parking available
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in New York City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
