plant accountant

Education

• College / CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Manufacture

Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit / loss statements
• 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
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Chartered Accountants (CA) Designation
• Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 1
• Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 2
• Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 3

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Adaptability
• Proactive

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance