Accountant Job

Position: Accountant
Working Hours: 30hrs per week, 5 days a week
Wage: $41.66 per hour
Vacancy: 1
Benefits: 6% of vacation fee / Group Insurance Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Address: 1 City Centre Drive, Suite 1505, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 1M2

Main duties:

• Maintain and administer the company's internal accounting systems and procedures, and prepare financial information to support accurate accounting records and reporting.
• Examine accounting records, general ledger entries, bank statements, and other financial documents to verify the accuracy of recorded transactions and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare financial statements and accounting reports based on the company's financial records, including summaries of revenue, operating expenses, and financial position.
• Develop and maintain internal accounting, financial reporting, expense-tracking, and internal control procedures to support consistent and accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze financial statements and accounting reports to identify variances in revenue, operating expenses, and cash flow, and prepare financial information for management's review.
• Examine financial accounts and records and prepare corporate income tax returns based on the available accounting information, where this responsibility is part of the position and within the employee's authorized scope of practice.
• Prepare year-end financial schedules and supporting accounting documents to facilitate year-end reporting and applicable tax filings.
• Review accounting entries, invoices, payroll records, receipts, and expense reports to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and supported by appropriate documentation.
• May supervise and train articling students, other accountants or administrative technicians

Employment Requirements:

• A university degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
• Several years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, or financial management are required.
• Completion of relevant accounting training or professional development is required.
• Experience with accounting and financial reporting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, CaseWare, Sage, or equivalent systems is required.
• Experience preparing financial statements and assisting with month-end and year-end reporting is required.
• Knowledge of applicable accounting standards and tax compliance procedures is required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines, are required.

Due to the anticipated volume of responses, we will contact only those candidates who most closely match our requirements.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “Accountant” in the subject line.

Ocean Breeze Accounting Professional Corporation is an accounting firm that provides tax filing services for individuals, sole proprietors, corporations, and non-profit organizations. We also offer financial record-keeping and reporting, including bookkeeping and payroll services. Additionally, we provide audit services for certain organizations in the non-profit sector. Finally, we offer business advisory services as a complement to the services listed above, including general business advice.