general accountant

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Accounting
• Finance, general

Work setting

• Accounting firm

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
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Develop financial plans for clients
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning
• Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
• 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
• Investigate possible unethical conduct or breeches of securities or commodity futures law
• 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

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• Database software
• MS Office
• Data analysis software
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Outlook

Area of specialization

• Financial planning
• Risk management
• Trust and estate administration
• External audit
• Accounting

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Due diligence
• Proactive

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities