Accountant


City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Title: Accountant
Category: Other Specialties
EmploymentType: Temp-to-Hire
Description:

 

Job Summary:

 

Perform daily, monthly and annual accounting duties to obtain accurate Financial Statements. Ensure that government remittances are prepared on a timely basis.

 

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

 

  • Financial statement preparation – assist other accountants
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Administration of corporate credit cards
  • Review the daily deposits prepared by Receivable section
  • Analyze and remit payment for all real property, personal and business taxes
  • Remit all payroll related government remittances
  • Responsible for remitting U.S. sales and use taxes
  • Accounting duties related to commercial rental properties
  • Workers compensation, vehicle and property insurance of the company
  • Prepare bi-weekly payroll analysis reports
  • Record accruals and payroll entries
  • General ledger account analysis & reconciliation
  • Prepare and post journal entries
  • Complete monthly working paper reconciliations and accruals

 

Other Duties, but not limited to:

 

  • Renew auto and general insurance
  • Backup for other accountants
  • Other reports & projects as requested

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Completion of university or college, with a focus on accounting
  • 3rd or 4th year CGA, CMA, or CA student or equivalent
  • Two to three years of accounting experience required
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel required
  • Knowledge of AS400 / IFM an asset
  • Ability to work with numbers quickly and accurately
  • Good organizational skills
  • Able to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to use a computerized accounting system, with skills in word processing, spreadsheets, database software and accounting software
  • Respect for confidentiality
  • Ability to work independently or as a member of a team, and get along with other people
  • Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

 

Working Conditions:

 

  • 40 hour work week
  • Office working environment

 

Company:
Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting