Accountant

Employer

Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens' Association

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Accounting and related services, other
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

Chinese

Tasks

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Train staff
• Analyze clients' financial records
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• 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
• Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Investigate possible unethical conduct or breeches of securities or commodity futures law
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Computer and technology knowledge

Quick Books

Area of specialization

Accounting

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

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)?

Other

Use of artificial intelligence

Experience

5 years or more