senior accountant

Education: Bachelor's degree. Work setting: Construction industry. Head office. Private sector. Tasks: Identify clients' financial goals and objectives. Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements. Plan, set up and administer accounting systems. Analyze clients' financial records. 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. Analyze financial documents and reports. Examine accounting records. Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.

Audit accounting records to determine income, exemptions, payable taxes, compliance with reporting regulations and existence of fraud. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). Computer and technology knowledge: Accounting software. Database software. MS Office. MS Excel. MS Outlook. Microsoft Dynamics AX (x++). Area of work experience: Financial statements.

Area of specialization: Accounting. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Large workload. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability.

Team player. Ability to multitask. Adaptability. Due diligence. Proactive. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan.

Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Free parking available. Parking available. Travel insurance.