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Accounting Technician

Employer

V&J Accounting Inc

Date Posted

August 28, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $18.00 to $25.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 25 to 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Part Time Leading to Full Time
  • Vacancies 2  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Sep 11, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

V&J Accounting Inc

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Accounting
  • Accounting and finance
  • Accounting and business/management
  • or equivalent experience

Tasks

  • Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
  • Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
  • Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
  • Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
  • Post journal entries
  • Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
  • Prepare tax returns
  • Prepare trial balance of books
  • Reconcile accounts

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Accounting software
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Windows
  • MS Word
  • Quick Books
  • MS Office
  • Spreadsheet
  • Xero
  • Sage Accounting Software

Equipment and machinery experience

Scanner

Area of specialization

Accounting

Security and safety

Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Tight deadlines
  • Work under pressure

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Time management
  • Adaptability

Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • 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

1 year to less than 2 years

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Commission
  • Mileage paid

Long term benefits

Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Accounting Technician is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Bookkeepers
METHODICAL

Interest in compiling information to complete and submit tax remittance forms, workers' compensation forms, pension contribution forms and government documents

DIRECTIVE

Interest in keeping records of accounts and in verifying financial recording procedures by operating manual and computerized bookkeeping systems

innovative

Interest in preparing tax returns and providing other personal bookkeeping services

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